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Brain CT scan on paralysis symptoms

2017-09-14 11:00:10
CT SCAN of brain for my 70 year old father says: Acute nonhemorrhagic infarct in left parietal perivertricular white region, in territory of left MCA. We are showing to a good Neurologist. Wanted to take the second opinion. Dr has prescribed 15 days medication. Is that sufficient in such cases.
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Hello. Please have faith in your neurologist. The prescription for 15 days means you need to go back and see the doctor for follow up. Based on that he or she will prescribe further medication.
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Answered2017-09-15 10:40:09

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