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What Does My MRI Scan Report Indicate?
Question: Hello
My MRI report included the following- Heterogeneous marrow signal in the left half of L4 Vertebral body with hypo intensity on T1 and T2 weighted images which may represent focal sclerosis, however neoplasticism lesion can't be completely ruled out
Hoffman testing was positive; also noted reduced sensation on my right hand side
I am suffering extreme exhaustion
Weak muscles
Unrelenting pain in my limbs which is like body toothache
What could this mean
My MRI report included the following- Heterogeneous marrow signal in the left half of L4 Vertebral body with hypo intensity on T1 and T2 weighted images which may represent focal sclerosis, however neoplasticism lesion can't be completely ruled out
Hoffman testing was positive; also noted reduced sensation on my right hand side
I am suffering extreme exhaustion
Weak muscles
Unrelenting pain in my limbs which is like body toothache
What could this mean
Brief Answer:
Need to consult a neurologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The focal sclerosis in the vertebra can be related to a neoplastic change. This needs to be monitored after regular intervals.
The weak muscles and generalized body ache may not be related to the lesion. This can be due to Vitamin D3 deficiency, fibromyalgia, lack of proper diet and exercise, electrolyte imbalance or a nerve related cause.
It is best to consult a neurologist and get proper investigations done to find out the cause.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Need to consult a neurologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The focal sclerosis in the vertebra can be related to a neoplastic change. This needs to be monitored after regular intervals.
The weak muscles and generalized body ache may not be related to the lesion. This can be due to Vitamin D3 deficiency, fibromyalgia, lack of proper diet and exercise, electrolyte imbalance or a nerve related cause.
It is best to consult a neurologist and get proper investigations done to find out the cause.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have been on vitamin D 3 since early November but this has not made a difference
I am alarmed that the neurologist I am being treated by simply wants to discharge me.
I know for sure that he should be monitoring me
I know that many hospitals are saying that a heterogeneous marrow signal should not be ignored as research has shown that a % of people with this diagnosis have developed malignancy
I am not panicking, but I just want proper care
I am alarmed that the neurologist I am being treated by simply wants to discharge me.
I know for sure that he should be monitoring me
I know that many hospitals are saying that a heterogeneous marrow signal should not be ignored as research has shown that a % of people with this diagnosis have developed malignancy
I am not panicking, but I just want proper care
Brief Answer:
Regular follow up scan is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Even if your neurologist wants to discharge you, you can go for a regular follow up to monitor the lesion.
Do concentrate on having a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Regular exercise and sunbath will also help.
The aches and weakness will gradually improve.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Regular follow up scan is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Even if your neurologist wants to discharge you, you can go for a regular follow up to monitor the lesion.
Do concentrate on having a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Regular exercise and sunbath will also help.
The aches and weakness will gradually improve.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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