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What Does My MRI Scan Test Report Indicate?
Question: I have a lab report on a recent brain mri that was requested for me. I do not trust the doctor who asked for it, but I got the report myself. It says I have microscopic vascular ischemic disease and brain atrophy. Can you tell me what this means and if I need to see a neurologist again?
Brief Answer:
Age related changes on MRI
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The MRI report shows age related cerebral atrophy and some white matter changes which are also seen in old age or with diabetes, hypertension, vitamin B12 deficiency.
What are your symptoms?
Is there any other illness like diabetes, hypertension.
Any drug intake?
Any history of stroke?
Do get back with these details.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Age related changes on MRI
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The MRI report shows age related cerebral atrophy and some white matter changes which are also seen in old age or with diabetes, hypertension, vitamin B12 deficiency.
What are your symptoms?
Is there any other illness like diabetes, hypertension.
Any drug intake?
Any history of stroke?
Do get back with these details.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
I have only nexium, Prozac, and maxzide. Family history of stroke and cancer.
Brief Answer:
Hypertension may have such changes on MRI
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
Maxzide is an antihypertensive drug. In persons with hypertension such changes on MRI may be found.
You should get a consultation with a neurologist for any problem related to decreased memory , headache.
You can get some blood investigations like, vitamin B12, blood sugar, creatinine for screening.'
Continue these medications and maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Hypertension may have such changes on MRI
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
Maxzide is an antihypertensive drug. In persons with hypertension such changes on MRI may be found.
You should get a consultation with a neurologist for any problem related to decreased memory , headache.
You can get some blood investigations like, vitamin B12, blood sugar, creatinine for screening.'
Continue these medications and maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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