MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the brain is a diagnostic technique that uses magnetic field and radio waves to produce images of the brain and brain stem. It is a safe and painless method. An MRI can detect cysts, tumors, bleeding, swelling, infections, inflammation, aneurysms, and developmental deformities of the brain.
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My father is suffering from brain issues. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My father is suffering from some brain problem. I do not know the type of problem. He forgotten everything including our family members. He previously had taken treatment for depression for the last three years. Read Full »
Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all the attachments you sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your father's symptoms are basically due to dementia. His brain is not functioning well. The multiple areas of his brain have not received enough blood and so there is dysfunction... Read Full »
Please interpret the results of pediatric MRI.
Query: Hello doctor, Can you please explain to me the results of pediatric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Patchy regions of increased T2 signal intensity within the periatrial deep white matter are primarily with the terminal zones. The hippocampi are both relatively small and with mildly prominent flai... Read Full »
Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The hippocampus is a structure deep-seated at the level of the temple (at the sides of the forehead). It is significantly small in a condition called medial temporal sclerosis, which can give rise to epilepsy. That is why they have mentioned that the hippocampus is re... Read Full »
I suffer from a seizure disorder. Kindly suggest after seeing my MRI report.
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from the seizure disorder. I am seeking a neurologist help on my magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) report. I had two episodes of seizure before three years and then, no episode. I had Folic acid 150 mg and Sodium diluent 300 for the last three years. For the last two months,... Read Full »
Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have analyzed your magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It suggests that there is damage to your brain in the anterior basal (front-base) part. In medical terms, gliosis (central nervous system damage) and ence... Read Full »