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My sister's MRI suggests diffuse cerebral atrophy. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My sister is a 45 year old female. She had two episodes of unconsciousness. Her blood pressure (BP) usually is normal at 80/58 mmHg and pulse 76 to 80 beats per minute. We got an MRI done which showed diffuse cerebral atrophy with chronic ischemic changes. Magnetic resonance angiography ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the attached magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) it seems that vascular pathology is the primary cause for the MRI changes in brain. The current pathology indicates that she had poor blood supply for last few year... Read Full »
Why do I have lightheadedness and nausea?
Query: Hello doctor, Extreme lightheadedness (not vertigo), sometimes a feeling of nausea, and feeling like I am going to black out any second. These symptoms hit me in very intense 20 to 30 seconds waves and then go away. I get these episodes about 7 to 10 times a day and they completely stop me in my tra... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that considering your performed cardiac tests, many disorders have been excluded (an inner ear disorder, epilepsy seizures, a cardiac disorder, thyroid dysfunction, etc.). Coming to this point, I would recommend perform... Read Full »
I experience discomfort in the right temple for the past one month. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 32-year-old male, 6 feet 1 inch, and weigh about 175 lbs. I am not under any medication currently. For the past month or so, I have been experiencing discomfort in my right temple. Sometimes it feels like a small muscle contraction and other times it feels more like a small pressure... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please answer the following questions that help me give you a better consult. What is the frequency of your bad feeling in the temporal area of your head? (multiple times per day, daily, weekly). How long it lasts in each episode? Does th... Read Full »
I have left thigh flutter after an MRA scan. Contrast dye effect?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a lot of anxiety since having an MRA scan for tinnitus last week. Now my left thigh has a weird feeling when I stand. There is no pain, just a flutter in the front part of the left thigh. I checked on the internet that MRA dye could be dangerous. I was told it was safe. Now ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. MRA stands for magnetic resonance angiography, also called a magnetic resonance angiogram. Yes, it is a safe procedure, and the dye is also safe and is injected to make blood vessels visible. Sometimes dye or contrast... Read Full »
Can arterioles and capillaries feel pain?
Query: Hi doctor, Does MRA show arterioles? Does CTA show small vessels? Can SPECT tell microvasculitis from vasospasm in micro vessel? Do arterioles and capillaries feel pain? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. A machine having high-power magnet might be able to show arterioles in MRA (magnetic resonance angiography). A CTA (Computed tomography angiography) might show small vessels but not exactl... Read Full »
Please interpret my MRA findings.
Query: Hello doctor, I am looking for a detailed read and interpretation of the MRA. Please be as detailed as possible with any abnormal findings you may see. My symptoms are progressive vision loss in the right eye, temporal headaches, and tenderness on the right side, headache on back of the head (right ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Magnetic resonance (MR) arteriogram shows: The intracranial parts of both internal carotid arteries appear normal in caliber. There is hypoplasia of the A1 segment of the right anterior cere... Read Full »
I need help understanding the findings of a brain MRA. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I require assistance in interpreting the results of a brain MRA . Here is a summary of the report. I have a past medical history of ADPKD and currently taking Lisinopril. Findings: Axial T2 sequences of the brain with time-of-flight MR angiogram. There is a small area of signal change ad... Read Full »
Dr. Florilyn Joyce Chulsi Bentrez
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First and foremost, I would like to know why you opted for an MRI with TOF (Time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography). I would also want to know what symptoms you are experiencing. If you have the images, I would like to view them. ... Read Full »
Why am I having terrible upper back pain and left shoulder pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 32 year old male, and I have a terrible upper back and left shoulder pain from past two years. The pain is radiating to the left side of the chest also. Whenever I move my neck, I hear some sound. With this pain, I feel drowsy and light-headed full day. I am not able to do routine... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like the following details. Did you take any x-ray? Have you tried physiotherapy? Was the MRI with or without contrast? Do you feel missed heartbeats when you feel drowsy? Do you get sweaty or get a sinking feeling? If yes, then you need a 24- hour Holter ECG (... Read Full »
Is temporomandibular joint disorder related to pulsatile tinnitus?
Query: Hi doctor,I have pulsatile tinnitus for six weeks. I have done MRI and CT angiography. But the doctor cannot find anything abnormal in the tests. I have TMJ disorder and I am trying to do exercise for my mouth. I am planning to get a mouthguard from the dentist. Kindly tell me whether pulsatile tinn... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Temperomandibular disorders do not cause pulsatile tinnitus. But temporomandibular joint can cause tinnitus and it occurs in association with the movement of TMJ. It does not cause pulsations. It should have some relationship with jaw movement by increasing or decre... Read Full »