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Can migraine headaches cause white lesions in a brain CT?
Query: Hello doctor, Are deep white matter hyperintensities normal in a 40-year-old male, or are they indicative of brain damage? I was assaulted ten years back and was punched on the sides of my head, and a radiator and a door hit off the back of my head. I was diagnosed with a concussion. I had a brain ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Previously we used to assume these were normal with aging, but, as of now we know these hyperintense lesions occur due to associated conditions like diabetes, hypertension, smoking, etc (the usual risk factors). So, kindly screen yourself for these abnormalities and ... Read Full »
My MRI reports reveal white plaques. What do they indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, Ten years back, I suffered numbness in my right arm. So I was referred to a neurologist who advised me to do an MRI scan, a few blood tests, and nerve conduction studies. My results were reviewed by my physician and were normal. After that, the numbness disappeared, and I could not get... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern and would explain that those white matter lesions on your previous MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) seem related to the diagnosis of RRMS (remitting-relapsing multiple sclerosis). But, the isolated white matter les... Read Full »