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Question: Dear Dr,
I am providing you with 3 medical reports. The 1st one (MRI Neck w wo contrast) taken about 10 months ago shows infection/inflammation of lymph nodes and possible mastoiditis. Mastoiditis in some cases can lead to infection of the membranes surrounding the brain. It can also lead to pus and infectious material collecting in the brain cavity.
I have been suffering with chronic daily headaches for the last 2 years.
I am also providing you with a Brain MRI and a CT Maxillofacial diagnostic imaging reports taken recently for comparison and further information.
My main question is : do my most recent tests COMPLETELY RULE OUT infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and/or pus and infectious material collecting in the brain cavity or any other brain issues be contributing to my headaches?
Thank you,
I am providing you with 3 medical reports. The 1st one (MRI Neck w wo contrast) taken about 10 months ago shows infection/inflammation of lymph nodes and possible mastoiditis. Mastoiditis in some cases can lead to infection of the membranes surrounding the brain. It can also lead to pus and infectious material collecting in the brain cavity.
I have been suffering with chronic daily headaches for the last 2 years.
I am also providing you with a Brain MRI and a CT Maxillofacial diagnostic imaging reports taken recently for comparison and further information.
My main question is : do my most recent tests COMPLETELY RULE OUT infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and/or pus and infectious material collecting in the brain cavity or any other brain issues be contributing to my headaches?
Thank you,
Brief Answer:
No more examination's are needed
Detailed Answer:
Dear
I am sorry for the symptoms you are suffering and I understand your concern
You have done the right examinations to rule out any kind of infection
Brain MRI is highly sensitive so you have absolutely rule out any brain infections
In my opinion you should discuss with your neurologist about treatment because it seems you are suffering from primary headache
For your happiness all the examinations you have done are normal, unfortunately in medicine there aren't examination which can determinate the diagnose
Those examination (brain and cervical MRI) are normal so you diagnose is made by clinical symptoms
Hope my answer clarifies your doubts
Don't hesitate to contact me for further questions
Stay healthy
Best regards
Dr Eris Ranxha
No more examination's are needed
Detailed Answer:
Dear
I am sorry for the symptoms you are suffering and I understand your concern
You have done the right examinations to rule out any kind of infection
Brain MRI is highly sensitive so you have absolutely rule out any brain infections
In my opinion you should discuss with your neurologist about treatment because it seems you are suffering from primary headache
For your happiness all the examinations you have done are normal, unfortunately in medicine there aren't examination which can determinate the diagnose
Those examination (brain and cervical MRI) are normal so you diagnose is made by clinical symptoms
Hope my answer clarifies your doubts
Don't hesitate to contact me for further questions
Stay healthy
Best regards
Dr Eris Ranxha
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