What Is Mild Burden Of Patchy T2 Hyperintensites In The Subcortical And Periventricular Supratenatorial White Matter?

Posted on Wed, 21 Aug 2013

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Question : what is MILD BURDEN OF PATCHY t2 HYPerintensites in the subcortical and periventricular supratenatorial white matter no specific could represent the sequel of chronic microvascular ischemic diisease

Answered by Dr. Payman Hajiazim (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hi, it could be related to hypertension.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there, thanks for asking. This could be seen in people who have elevated blood pressure. It could also be seen with advanced age. If you have high blood pressure it should be regulated tightly. If you do not know about it, you should check with your doctor about it. Gait imbalance that you mentioned can happen in people who have high blood pressure. It could also have other reasons and so it is better to check with your doctor about it. I wish you a good health.

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

Follow up: Dr. Payman Hajiazim (3 hours later)

I have normal blood pressure and cholesterol as well as no weight problem.

Answered by Dr. Payman Hajiazim (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hi, it could be normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there, thanks for asking. These changes are often very non-specific. For example, many people who have migraine may show some density changes in the periventricular area as you mentioned. It could also be a normal variation at that age. By the way, do you have any kind of headaches? thanks.

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