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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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What Causes The Appearance Of White Spots On The Brain MRI?

Hello Dr Rynne, I recently had an MRI done and there were lots of white spots on my brain. I suffer from Epilepsy and I ve had chronic abdominal pain for 16yrs. I don t know if this is relevant or not, but I m a bit concerned that it maybe M.S. I would really appreciate your opinion kind regards Heidi.
Tue, 9 Aug 2016
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It is not clear that these lesions actually cause these problems, however. They may just signify a relatively diminished state of brain health overall.
The cause of these changes is complex, but likely represents vascular changes that can be impacted by following the kind of advice we all know we should be following anyway. Keep your blood pressure under control, eat right, exercise, avoid smoking and only drink alcohol in moderation. By following this advice, you may not only address the spots on your MRI, but more importantly, keep your brain and entire body healthy.
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What Causes The Appearance Of White Spots On The Brain MRI?

It is not clear that these lesions actually cause these problems, however. They may just signify a relatively diminished state of brain health overall. The cause of these changes is complex, but likely represents vascular changes that can be impacted by following the kind of advice we all know we should be following anyway. Keep your blood pressure under control, eat right, exercise, avoid smoking and only drink alcohol in moderation. By following this advice, you may not only address the spots on your MRI, but more importantly, keep your brain and entire body healthy.