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Hi, I wanted to ask for my mother , her MRI showed - 1) Chronic lacunar infarct in both gangliocapsular region 2) age related cerebral atrophy 3) T2/Flair subcortical hyper intensity in periventricular frontoparietal white matter and bilateral subcortical white matter in centrum semiovale , is it serious , or life threatening , she was initially

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Please show her to a neurologist . She may need to start some medication ...  Read More

Asking for my mother (62 years old), her MRI report showed chronic lacunar infarct in both gangliocapsular region and white matter hyperintensity in bilateral subcortical frontal white matter and periventricular frontoparietal white matter in centrum semiovale. My question is , it this serious ? as our neurologist said it's common for her age , pl

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Is lacunar infarct a stroke,1 year ago my Dad was suffering from Bell's palsy and completely fine and at that time we had done a Ct scan and the report came lacunar infarct and currently taking Rosuvastatin and Aspirin tablets so Is lacunar infarct stroke and how long Aspirin should my Dad take,Pls reply me Sir Thank you

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Lacunar infarcts are due to clot in small penetrating arteries of the brain Stroke is of two types hemorrhagic where the is bleeding in the brain and ischemic where part of brain doesn’t receive bloo ...  Read More

Hello My mother's MRI report says haemorraghic transformation of subacute infarct on right side with adjacent mass effect...what does it mean

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It is a cva please consult a neurosurgeon ...  Read More

My Mri report said i have small lacunar infarct in bilateral fronto- parietal lobe what does it mean is it anything to worry about, what is the treatment ?

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All it means is that you have something causing small blood vessels in your brain to get occluded causing small areas of tissue damage. But considering your young age, it is prudent to find the cause ...  Read More

Taken dexona on friday nyt n today got inferior infarct can i take ecospirin 75 is it k or i can get side effect Or also i want to know lyk this infract is side effect of dexona

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Hi Doctor, My brother aged 20 had undergone a open skull surgery for a right cerebral infarct with decompressive craniotomy and its been 18 days now post surgery. Still he didn't opened his eyes nor any action from his body.. Can we expect a response from him? His lungs /heart and other parts are normal.

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He might improve as it's on the right side.moreover the improvement varies from patient to patient and there is no generalised rule.your Neurosurgeon will be able to advise better as he knows the com ...  Read More

Hello sir my name is Waseem I am 28 year old . I have an so many symptoms my MRI of brain shows Lacunar infarct in left thalamus

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You are on the younger side and should be thoroughly investigated to find a cause, so that it does not happen again. Common causes of lacunar infarcts are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabet ...  Read More

Hi, Chronic infarct noted in right caudate problem cause more/frequent urination? Please give your opinion. Regards, Ramya

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No ...  Read More

Spleen increased and there is infarct in spleen due to blood wbc count high approximate 23000 and also skin feeling warm and high eaching

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Ask me directly for customized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

Hi, My mother is 54 and has been a Multiple Sclerosis patient since 2002. She had a stroke on Sep 16 and she was not able to speak properly and speech became slurry. She was diagnosed with Acute Infarct - Stroke (cholesterole deposits went to her brain as per the doctor's). She also got diagnosed with Pre Diabetics, and High Blood pressure. She got

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In multiple sclerosis waxing and waning is normal Multiple stroke episodes may occur Need to keep blood pressure and sugar under control ...  Read More

Hi i went to the hospital fir palpitations and ecg showed possible lateral infarct age undetermined,i am scared is there any thing to worry my cardiac markers are normal after that,please advise

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It's normal relax ...  Read More

Bone infarcts in visualized part of lower femur and upper tibial shaft. Grade I signal in posterior horn of medial meniscus -Likely mucoid degeneration. This are my mri findings of right knee what does it mean

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Kindly write your symptoms. I would like to examine you before I give any opinion. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, Recently my mother aged 63 yrs, fell down and dashed her head against a wall. It was only a mild to moderate impact. However a CT scan was prescribed to know if everything is alright. The scan results mention two things 1. Chronic lacunar infarct in left lentiform nuclei 2. Prominent sulci fissures and basal cisterns Can these be cons

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Hello, your mother needs other investigations to know why she fell down , she needs ECG , HOLTER and echo and other investigations, she should be started on drugs for lacunar infarction,which she had ...  Read More

I had left arm sensitiveness , upper back discomfort with bit of breathing trouble since yesterday and did an ecg. ECG mentions anterior infarct, age undetermined and abnormal ECG. I have bit of breathing issue from past one year and my left arm also becomes sensitive due to cold weather and AC. Please check the report.

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Seeing this ecg, can not say that you have infarct or any cardiac issue. Further workup with TMT, 2D echo and physian visit should be done. ...  Read More

I have been detected chronic lacunar infarct in brain mri. Reason for mri was frequent headache, ringing ears, stretching in head muscle. I want to know if this can be reversed and what precautions need to be taken.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

ECG report says - old lateral infarct- sinus rhythm - actually I'm afraid bcs I don't know the meaning of this exactly-

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Share your ECG. The printed report its machine generated. If ECG is really showing abnormalities then get an Echo done and consult with the details ...  Read More

My mother is 75 years old and patient of diabetes and Bp , but both are under control . from yesterday she is feeling dizzy and her voice is slurry . mild in sensation in right hand . so I consulted doctor . in MRI report it is diognosed focal acute ischmic infarct . I want to know how critical is this and what is recovery rate

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If any recurrance of symptoms like change in speech, numbness or weakness of face, one side limbs consult immediately to nearby neurologist. As within first 4 hrs thrombolytic injection can be adminis ...  Read More

I had a chronic-appearing lacunar infarct in the right thalamus show up on a CT scan of my head that was done in September of 2015. The doctor asked if I had ever had a stroke. I was baffled because I totally unaware that I had. I have since been told this is referred to as a "silent stroke". My question is......will the evidence of this infarctio

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HOMOEOPATHIC medicines can permanently cure this problem of yours rapidly effectively and efficiently without any side effects ...  Read More

My Mother is 61 yrs old She had knee pain and as doc said we did xray and MRI MRI Says its likely bone infarct of distal femur and proximal knee. Now doc has given meds and says you hav to eat meds for long time. Mother has pain while walking and has difficulty in standing up after sitting or lying down for long time.. Although the pain is bearable

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Share x-rays...as she might be having just osteoarthritis or osteochondritis dessicans. Osteoarthritis is more common in this age group. O.Dessicans is more common in young male patients and involves ...  Read More

I was diagonised with an acute infarct one year back after having an episode for 30sec - 1min where my right limbs were numb and had trouble with speech. Was given medication of blood thinners after that. I didnt notice any symptoms after that, but want to do a follow up checkup as a precaution. Please advise how I should go ahead.

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Check ur blood routines,lipid profile and carotid Doppler and u can show the reports ...  Read More

My dad aged 63 is diagnosed of having lacunar infarct in pons...within 3 days of symptom occurrence we consulted a doctor and he gave medicine for that..Can it be cured with tablets itself since it’s in initial stage

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She needs to be on medication and close neuroobservation. Majority of cases respond well to medical management. ...  Read More

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