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Is MRI Showing Stroke Need Neurologist S Visit As Emergency?

My sister just had an MRI and was told she has had a stroke & needed to see a neurologist ASAP. The Drs. office she is associated with is booked as many of them are on vacation. I am trying to find a Dr. in the area for her that will work with her primary & does not think he/she is God
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted the details. The emergency to see a neurologist depends on the patient's symptoms as well as the MRI findings.

If the MRI brain shows an acute infarct (fresh blood clot), then, an emergency consultation is required, as stroke treatments are time-bound (they do not work after certain periods of time).

If there is acute-onset weakness of arm or leg, language dysfunction, headache, facial droop, etc,. then, again, she should see a neurologist immediately.

If the above are not present, then, she can see a neurologist as per appointment.

I 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)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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Is MRI Showing Stroke Need Neurologist S Visit As Emergency?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted the details. The emergency to see a neurologist depends on the patient s symptoms as well as the MRI findings. If the MRI brain shows an acute infarct (fresh blood clot), then, an emergency consultation is required, as stroke treatments are time-bound (they do not work after certain periods of time). If there is acute-onset weakness of arm or leg, language dysfunction, headache, facial droop, etc,. then, again, she should see a neurologist immediately. If the above are not present, then, she can see a neurologist as per appointment. I 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) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/