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Is Fluid Detected In The Brain Through An MRI A Medical Emergency?

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Posted on Thu, 23 Nov 2017
Question: How soon should a person be treated after being diagnosed with fluid on the brain?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
More information is necessary.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

It depends on the symptoms and imaging studies findings.

In some cases the treatment may be necessary ASAP.

Please provide more details about the condition and imaging studies findings.

Awaiting.,..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (55 minutes later)
It's a friend of mine I'm asking about
He's had an mri scan done four months ago and he suffers with a lot of ear infections
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Infection should be treated first.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

In such case, please provide the MRI report.

Since there is infection before to treat excess fluid in the brain, successful infection treatment is necessary first.

Hope this helps.

Take care.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho

Neurologist, Surgical

Practicing since :2004

Answered : 4494 Questions

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Is Fluid Detected In The Brain Through An MRI A Medical Emergency?

Brief Answer: More information is necessary. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. It depends on the symptoms and imaging studies findings. In some cases the treatment may be necessary ASAP. Please provide more details about the condition and imaging studies findings. Awaiting.,..