What Does My MRI Scan Result Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 6 Feb 2015

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Question : MRI result of a few pinctate foci of t2 prolongation are present in the periventicular white matter and subcortial white matter of the bilateral frontal lobes

is this common with a history of migranes

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is common with migraines.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your history and MRI brain findings.

These MRI findings are commonly seen in people with a history of migraine and does not require any additional treatment. Treatment should be as for migraine.

However, a screening should be done to look for high BP, sugar or cholesterol, which could increase the risk of brain ischemia (reduced blood supply to the brain).

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (15 minutes later)

I have vitamin d less than 13, b12 and calcium deficency diagnosed in october how long should it take from my symtoms go away all together.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Improvement takes 6-8 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Vitamin deficiencies would be corrected in 6-8 weeks.

Migraine also improves in one month time, however, total treatment may need to be continued for at least six months.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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