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Hi my father underwent Hernia mesh operation last year and since then he is facing some issues in line with his mental balance. There are instances when he goes in a particular tangent and test report reveals thyroid at 40-50 and potassium 131. CT scan showed multiple lacunar infarcts, widened perivascular spaces in b
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Dr. Chethan R S
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6 yrs exp
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Lacunar Infarcts can be cured completely with timely diagnosis and proper treatment. However, the Silent Lacunar Infarctions cannot be detected at an early stage as they display no symptoms. But these infarctions can also be treated with proper medication and intensive therapy.
In most cases, patients start to recover within a few hours after receiving the initial treatment. It has a better recovery rate compared to many other types of strokes involving the larger blood vessels. More than 90% of the total patients recover substantially within 3 months of suffering from the stroke for the first time. Acute Lacunar Infarcts has a higher recovery rate compared to the chronic form as they are generally diagnosed at an earlier stage....
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