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Hi, My father went to check up of brain(MRI scan) and in report they written lacunar infarct in left parietal region mild diffuse cerebral atrophy and doctor has given medicine oflomac 200 . please suggest what the report is saying and do we need to consult specialist.
hi.. you have not provided size of infarct ,designation of treating doctor and general condition of your fahter..if he have any disease ike DIABETES , BLOOD PRESSURE , SEPTICEMIA..etc as per your MRI report there is blood circulation problem in left parietal region of brain so there is some irreversible damage occur at that site. 1. stop oflomac 200 2. dont waste time 3 consult neurophysician as soon as possible.. thank you.
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What Does This Brain MRI Report Indicate?
hi.. you have not provided size of infarct ,designation of treating doctor and general condition of your fahter..if he have any disease ike DIABETES , BLOOD PRESSURE , SEPTICEMIA..etc as per your MRI report there is blood circulation problem in left parietal region of brain so there is some irreversible damage occur at that site. 1. stop oflomac 200 2. dont waste time 3 consult neurophysician as soon as possible.. thank you.