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What Does My MRI Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 12 Jun 2017

Question: Current MRI attached herewith , would want to understand the best line of treatment for Mr XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Disease modifying treatment with interferons is the best.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.

I have seen the reports of Mr XXXXXXX The MRI report is suggestive of multiple sclerosis. For this, we need to start treatment to prevent worsening in future. The best treatment is interferon injections. Options are once weekly Avonex or thrice weekly Rebif injections.

I sincerely 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. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (4 hours later)

Hello Doc,

Thanks for your reply.

Kindly let me know for how long these injections need to be continued.

Also does what are the adverse effects of interferon & probability of Mr. XXXXXXX developing the same. Can you throw some light on the same.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
These injections are required long-term

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

The interferon injections are required long-term. I usually give them for at least two years. If the patient is well, then, tablets can be given after two years.

Interferon injections are safe and the side effects are rare and mild such as fever.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng