Is It Better That I Consult A Neurologist About Headache Primarily On The Right Side Of The Head?

Posted on Mon, 30 Apr 2018

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Question : Hello,

This question is for my father who is 62 years old.

He's healthy for his age and has no diabetes or blood pressure issues so far.

But he started having headache (primarily on the right side of the head) from past 1-2 months and from past 1 week its frequency has increased and he keeps having headache every day when he wakes up.

I assumed this to be a migraine problem and took him to an ENT specialist who considering his age also advised to get a CT Scan done just to be on safer side.

So we got his CT Scan - Brain done today and please find attached report of the same.

Does the report say anything abnormal or does this need any medical intervention? If yes, could you please let me know if its better that I consult a neurologist face to face to discuss the next step?

Also, could you kindly help me understand the issue on the report?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
non serious - Age related changes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I have gone through the reports of CT brain attached.

There is a age related changes and nothing serious. The headaches cannot be due to this.

Diffuse - generalized
cerebral - brain
atrophy - shrinkage due to degeneration

This happens in almost all old-age persons. There is no need for any intervention here.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar