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What Treatment Is Suggested For Mild Cortical Atrophy & Cerebellum Encephalomalasia?

I have mild cortical atrophy and cerrebellum encephalomalasia on mri. I get depressed some days. I had a test done and I have low average to borderline memory. I tend to forget. At times I have problems walking. Ther doctor said I have gait disturbance, atxia. My ? Is do I have dementia and is it normal with my medical status to b depressed and or have mood swings? Will my atrophy get worse over time?
Fri, 16 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Your symptoms could be related to a stroke. The gait disturbances and ataxia are related to the brain damage.

I would like to know your age and your past medical history for a more professional opinion. Regarding your memory problems, they could be related to anxiety or depression.

For this reason, it is necessary consulting with a neurologist and performing some cognitive tests to investigate for this issue. We cannot judge if your situation will get worse. It depends on the other comorbidities.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Aida Quka
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What Treatment Is Suggested For Mild Cortical Atrophy & Cerebellum Encephalomalasia?

Hello, Your symptoms could be related to a stroke. The gait disturbances and ataxia are related to the brain damage. I would like to know your age and your past medical history for a more professional opinion. Regarding your memory problems, they could be related to anxiety or depression. For this reason, it is necessary consulting with a neurologist and performing some cognitive tests to investigate for this issue. We cannot judge if your situation will get worse. It depends on the other comorbidities. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Aida Quka