Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Symptoms Of Slurred Speech, Blurry Vision, Periventricular White Matter Changes, Episodes Of Vertigo, A Hypodensity In The Cerebellum, Babinski. Concerned?
What would be a diagnosis for a 69 y.o. presenting symptoms such as slurred speech, blurry vision, periventricular white matter changes, episodes of vertigo, a hypodensity in the cerebellum, Babinski sign on the right and absent ankle reflexes bilaterally. Unable to tandem walk and past tuberculosis resulting in lung resection.
Mon, 6 May 2013
Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your querry.
It sounds like degenerative demyelinisating brain disease and there are many causes of it such as iscahemic brain diseases, autoimmune or parkinsons and smeitmes this is part of ageing. Unfortunately treatment is not very sucessful but she needs detailed neurologic examination and brain MRI.Then some medicines may be administered. WIsh you good health.
It sounds like degenerative demyelinisating brain disease and there are many causes of it such as iscahemic brain diseases, autoimmune or parkinsons and smeitmes this is part of ageing. Unfortunately treatment is not very sucessful but she needs detailed neurologic examination and brain MRI.Then some medicines may be administered. WIsh you good health.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Blurred vision
Loading Online Doctors....