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Question: Hello, I had a cat scan this week and the results came back yesterday. My left temporal artery is larger than my right one. Could this be causing my headaches? I also have a 5mm fat density lesion in the choroid plexis left atrium in the brain. Is this serious? Could this cause my headaches?...
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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (0 minute later)
Hello, I had a cat scan this week and the results came back yesterday. My left temporal artery is larger than my right one. Could this be causing my headaches? I also have a 5mm fat density lesion in the choroid plexis left atrium in the brain. Is this serious? Could this cause my headaches?...
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (28 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please provide Some more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com
I'm Dr. Ajay Panwar, a neurologist, here to answer your query.

I've seen your CTA reports which showed that external arteries are patient with no irregularities and enhancement. Making a temporal artery prominent doesn't make it temporal arteries when other imaging features are not supportive. Choroidal plexus lesion you mentioned may not be the cause of headache as well.

I would like to know a few more details-
1) What is the site of your headache? Is it in the temporal region?
2) Is it throbbing or pulsatile in nature?
3) Do you have fever, jaw pain, fatigue?
4) Any vision abnormality?
5) Do you have nausea with headache?
6) Does your headache worsens with exposure to light or sound?

Please follow up with details so that I can answer this well further.

Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Please provide Some more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com
I'm Dr. Ajay Panwar, a neurologist, here to answer your query.

I've seen your CTA reports which showed that external arteries are patient with no irregularities and enhancement. Making a temporal artery prominent doesn't make it temporal arteries when other imaging features are not supportive. Choroidal plexus lesion you mentioned may not be the cause of headache as well.

I would like to know a few more details-
1) What is the site of your headache? Is it in the temporal region?
2) Is it throbbing or pulsatile in nature?
3) Do you have fever, jaw pain, fatigue?
4) Any vision abnormality?
5) Do you have nausea with headache?
6) Does your headache worsens with exposure to light or sound?

Please follow up with details so that I can answer this well further.

Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (9 hours later)
Thank you for getting back to me. I can't thank you enough!

My headache is ALWAYS in the temple, never changes, on the left side. It throbs, pulsates, it's like an ice pick sometimes. When it happens, I literally pull on my hair, therefore my hair is so thin in that temple area. My eye prescription has definitely changed. I keep having to get new contacts. My headache never worsens with light or sound. I get nauseous, sometimes when the pain intensifies.

This pain is everyday. I am SO scared because no one seems to know what is causing it. I have had infusions (week long stays, out patient, etc.) You name it, I have had it or tried EVERY medicine. I literally can't take the pain. It's EVERY DAY and I am a teacher. I just cry because nothing works. It's been hard.
Thank you again, XXXXXXX
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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (0 minute later)
Thank you for getting back to me. I can't thank you enough!

My headache is ALWAYS in the temple, never changes, on the left side. It throbs, pulsates, it's like an ice pick sometimes. When it happens, I literally pull on my hair, therefore my hair is so thin in that temple area. My eye prescription has definitely changed. I keep having to get new contacts. My headache never worsens with light or sound. I get nauseous, sometimes when the pain intensifies.

This pain is everyday. I am SO scared because no one seems to know what is causing it. I have had infusions (week long stays, out patient, etc.) You name it, I have had it or tried EVERY medicine. I literally can't take the pain. It's EVERY DAY and I am a teacher. I just cry because nothing works. It's been hard.
Thank you again, XXXXXXX
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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (2 minutes later)
I am so sorry again....what is a choroidal plexus lesion? Why do I have one?

I am just trying to find out everything. It's frustrating that my life if like this, and no one knows what's causing these god-forsaking headaches in my temple. I'm sorry.

Thank you, XXXXXXX

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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (0 minute later)
I am so sorry again....what is a choroidal plexus lesion? Why do I have one?

I am just trying to find out everything. It's frustrating that my life if like this, and no one knows what's causing these god-forsaking headaches in my temple. I'm sorry.

Thank you, XXXXXXX

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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
ESR?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being in follow up.

The kind of history you are giving for headache may point towards temporal arteries, however, the imaging features have not supported. Has ESR been done? what's the value?
For choroid plexus lesion, You should not worry that much as it's been reported as a benign thing.

Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
ESR?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being in follow up.

The kind of history you are giving for headache may point towards temporal arteries, however, the imaging features have not supported. Has ESR been done? what's the value?
For choroid plexus lesion, You should not worry that much as it's been reported as a benign thing.

Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (3 hours later)
Nom I didn't have a blood test. I will mention that to the doctor? I am just so tired of my temples hurting. It's debilitating.

Thank you again!
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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (0 minute later)
Nom I didn't have a blood test. I will mention that to the doctor? I am just so tired of my temples hurting. It's debilitating.

Thank you again!
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (17 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Get ESR and CRP levels

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

In that case, please get ESR and CRP levels done. Also, you can take non steroidal anti inflammatory medicines on sos ( when in pain) basis to relieve pain like naproxen for now. In case of temporal arteritis, ESR and CRP will usually be elevated.

Hope that helps. If you have any further queries, I shall be glad to answer them.

Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Get ESR and CRP levels

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

In that case, please get ESR and CRP levels done. Also, you can take non steroidal anti inflammatory medicines on sos ( when in pain) basis to relieve pain like naproxen for now. In case of temporal arteritis, ESR and CRP will usually be elevated.

Hope that helps. If you have any further queries, I shall be glad to answer them.

Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (23 minutes later)
Thank you, I will do anything!
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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (0 minute later)
Thank you, I will do anything!
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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (2 minutes later)
I have left side facial pain, which sometimes makes it hard to touch.
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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (0 minute later)
I have left side facial pain, which sometimes makes it hard to touch.
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs for pain

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

Sure. Please get back with reports and I shall try my best to help you. Meanwhile you can start taking non steroidal anti inflammatory medicines like naproxen for pain.

PLEASE TAKE MEDICINES UNDER PHYSICIAN'S GUIDANCE ONLY.

Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Take Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs for pain

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

Sure. Please get back with reports and I shall try my best to help you. Meanwhile you can start taking non steroidal anti inflammatory medicines like naproxen for pain.

PLEASE TAKE MEDICINES UNDER PHYSICIAN'S GUIDANCE ONLY.

Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (3 minutes later)
Thank you so much!
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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (0 minute later)
Thank you so much!
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (26 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

You're most welcome. Please get back with reports or anytime in case of any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

You're most welcome. Please get back with reports or anytime in case of any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Hello, I Had A Cat Scan This Week And The

Hello, I had a cat scan this week and the results came back yesterday. My left temporal artery is larger than my right one. Could this be causing my headaches? I also have a 5mm fat density lesion in the choroid plexis left atrium in the brain. Is this serious? Could this cause my headaches?...