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Is It Dangerous To Have White Spot On Brain?

I was diagnosed as having a possible TIA about 6 months ago (But not p. I am still getting some of the same symptoms I had at that time: dizziness, palpatations, sinking feeling, and things getafter ting black (but not passing out), tiredness. I was told to take an aspirin a day. I had a CAT scan that showed some white spots on the brain. I am 59 years old & weigh about 205 lbs. Should I see a doctor again or is this common after a TIA?
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms and CAT scan findings.

I agree that your symptoms could be due to transient ischemic attack (TIA) and the white spots on the scan could be related to ischemia (lack of blood supply to the brain).

You should continue taking aspirin tablets, and also control any risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol.

If symptoms persist, you may consult your doctor again.

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)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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Is It Dangerous To Have White Spot On Brain?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms and CAT scan findings. I agree that your symptoms could be due to transient ischemic attack (TIA) and the white spots on the scan could be related to ischemia (lack of blood supply to the brain). You should continue taking aspirin tablets, and also control any risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol. If symptoms persist, you may consult your doctor again. 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) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/