My daughter is 42 & has been in the hospital for 2 weeks now. they ve been treating her for Guillian Barre Syndrome & MS. She had an MRI of her brain & spine. They said she had 3 white spots. Her potassium level was low 2.3. Then she needed a tranfussion because her level went to 7 which should be at least 12 to 14. Can you please give me some idea of what is really wrong with her.
White spots in brain may be related to MS(multiple sclerosis).It is important to know site of white spots because few areas of brain like periventricular,pericallosal etc are typically associated with MS.
She need clinical correlation and follow up imaging.Follow up MRI is important to assess progression of lesions.
Other causes of white spots in brain should also be evaluated like ischemia(decreased blood supply)etc.She may need routine blood investigations.
She definitely need treatment for low potassium level.
Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Do White Spots In Brain On An MRI Indicate?
Hello White spots in brain may be related to MS(multiple sclerosis).It is important to know site of white spots because few areas of brain like periventricular,pericallosal etc are typically associated with MS. She need clinical correlation and follow up imaging.Follow up MRI is important to assess progression of lesions. Other causes of white spots in brain should also be evaluated like ischemia(decreased blood supply)etc.She may need routine blood investigations. She definitely need treatment for low potassium level. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan