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Can several tiny t2 and flair signal abnormalities in my MRI report be due to head trauma?
Query: Hi doctor, In a 31-year-old female with a height of 5.2 feet and a weight of 180 pounds, there are several tiny t2 and flair signal abnormalities predominantly within the subcortical white matter of the cerebral hemispheres in her MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) results. She is currently taking Est... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your MRI report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and would explain that these findings do not have clinical significance. They could be related to birth hypoxia or migraine. I would like to know the medical history of the patient. Doe... Read Full »
I have non-specific foci in my MRI reports. Please review.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 50 years old. I had an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of my brain. The reason for MRI was tinnitus. I received my report. There are white matter foci of increased T2 intensity. It is related to a microvascular ischemic disease. I also had an MRI before five years. I did MRI because... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. These MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) findings do not indicate any serious medical condition (attachment removed to protect patient identity). They could be related to small vessels with chronic changes, arterial hypertension or a migraine. Th... Read Full »
Kindly interpret the results of my MRI that was taken twice.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a neurology-related question. I have anxiety disorder and depression. I have had two brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs) in the last two months and wanted to discuss those. My first brain MRI said 'non-specific increased T2 and flair'. The above finding did not come in the seco... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings (attachment removed to protect patient identity) do not indicate any severe medical disorder. The change in these two MRI results may be related to the MRI machine resolution (maybe you have performed MRI in differ... Read Full »
Why should I take an MRI brain for balancing issues?
Query: Hello doctor, I suddenly felt out of balance and threat of falling. Occurred frequently. Took Magnetic resonance (MR) brain with angio. In observation, the report said the following. Chronic lacunar infarct with gliosis in left corona radiata. Discreet diffusion non restricted subcortical fluid-atte... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and would explain that it indicates small repeated strokes due to small vessel disease of the brain. For this reason, it is important for taking daily Aspiri... Read Full »
Why are there flow voids in major intracranial vessels?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know the diagnosis of this magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) result. Multiplanar and multi sequential MRI of the brain without intravenous contrast administration was taken. Single voxel MR spectroscopy through the basal ganglia was also performed. The brain parenchyma d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully and reviewed the patient magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and would explain that it shows a progressive brain atrophy (brain cell death) and small ischemic strokes, which could cause progressive ... Read Full »
What can be the white hyperintensities on MRI?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 39-year-old female who is otherwise healthy. I recently had an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) due to smelling smoke. Some white hyperintensities were found on the MRI. As a result, I had a lumbar puncture. Everything came back normal, no oligoclonal banding was present. Howeve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The increase of protein (IgG and albumin) production in the LCS (liquide cerebro-spinal) could be related to different chronic neurological disorders like an autoimmune disorder, a chronic infection like Lyme disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), etc. Although the presenc... Read Full »
What is the cause of my stroke, aneurysms, and other neurological problems?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had four-plus strokes in the last four years. After my first stroke, the neurologist said I had two lesions on the brain that looked autoimmune-related and an abnormal white matter for my age. The last time I had strokes was three years ago. However, I had neurological issues well b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. I passed carefully through your question and your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). I would suggest performing further tests to investigate the possible cause of stroke.In this regard, I would suggest the followi... Read Full »
What can cause episodes of dizziness and electric shocks in the head?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old male. I am getting bouts of dizziness as an electric shock in my head. I have some nerve twitch in my temple. I have done some screening tests such as stress echo, blood test, and holter monitor. All the results came back normal. My doctor referred me to an ENT speci... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Dizzy boots are caused due to inner ear disorders including positional paroxysmal benign vertigo. Electric shock-like feeling in the head occurs due to trigeminal neuralgia. It is a condition where a nerve in the brain gets irritated and it ap... Read Full »
Please check the MRI report and suggest the reason for my left side head pain.
Query: Hi doctor, I have pain on the left side of the brain and face. It spreads to the neck too. I am having a tremor in the left hand. I am taking medicines for Parkinson's disease for two years as prescribed by a neurosurgeon. Please tell me if I have a chance to have brain cancer or a tumor. I am 45 y... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and there is no sign of any brain tumor. Stay relaxed and do not worry about it. The white matter changes occur due to postcranial trauma or hypertension. A... Read Full »
What could cause breathing difficulty in an older adult with a strange response?
Query: Hello doctor, A few nights ago, I went into my dad’s room, and I noticed that he was acting bizarre. He was responsive, but he was snoring at the same time. I gave him a banana, and he actually ate it, but this snoring would still happen on and off, so I ended up calling emergency. They took ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your description, the situation seems to be exceptional. If he was able to eat a banana, it means that he was conscious in a way. What was his past medical history? Did he suffer from diabetes? This situation could be related to a possible stroke (in the... Read Full »