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CT Shows Gliotic Area At The Region On Pons In Brain. Advise ?
My CT scan of the brain shows gliotic area at the region of pons.I am 65 years and under medication for hypertension for the past 18 years.My BP always well under control,monitored on a monthly basis.I am taking 10 mg statin also for the past 3 years.No other health problems except occational acidity and gas formation.My weight is 70 kg ,height 5 ft 8 inch.Please advise me about the CT scan observation.
Wed, 5 Jun 2013
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Gliosis is the morphological and neuranol changes of brain cells at your pons area due to mild haemorrhagic insult during past period . This glioal changes may give negative and positive effects of your brain function. But your health condition is normal as far as possible be happy.
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Gliosis is the morphological and neuranol changes of brain cells at your pons area due to mild haemorrhagic insult during past period . This glioal changes may give negative and positive effects of your brain function. But your health condition is normal as far as possible be happy.
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