Question 1

if i did ct scan a week after hitting my forehead, will it show any type of bleed whether its acute, subacute, or chronic?

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: Yes, a CAT scan would show Bleeding into your head after trauma. If you have any symptoms or problems after having a blow to the head, see your primary care doctor or a gastroenterologist.

Question 2

im confused, does an subacute subdural hematoma form from an acute? how long does it take for a subacute hematoma to grow?

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: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21183-subdural-hematoma  The difference between acute and subacute is the time frame in which the hematoma developed.

Question 3

subtle area of diffusion abnormality within the r mid corona radiata. this may rep t2 shine through or possibly an acute to subacute infarct. bad? thx

Accepted Answer

Symptoms matter more: This finding may be due to micro-infarcts from small vessel disease, an acute stroke, or something that damages the myelin (insulation) around the nerves. An important thing in regards to the significance of this finding is your symptoms. If your referring doctors think that these imaging finding match you symptoms this could be an acute stroke or demyelination. Discuss with you Dr.

Question 4

what does this mean? 1.acute to subacute right paramedian and foraminal 3 mm protrusion type herniation at c5-6 compressing on the right c6 nerve root and thecal sac. 2. central 1-2 mm annular bulge at c6-7?

Accepted Answer

: Meaning is best correlated with clinical symptoms and signs.  But films do describe disc problems with one contacting nerve root.  Ask your doctor about surgery vrs physical therapy

Question 5

mri says: "acute to subacute injury at l5-s1 with s1 contusion and disc herniation with effacement of the left lateral recess and nerve root".  what does effacement mean in this context?

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Effacement : It means you are having indentation of the nerve root which could produce discomfort. You need to let the physician who ordered the test to decide what treatment would be appropriate. Good Luck

Question 6

no acute intracranial findings. specifically no acute/subacute infarct. 2. mild cerebral volume loss, beyond expected for age ( what does impression 2 mean ? also, previous mri from 2 months ago was completely normal i was scene for a neck injury?

Accepted Answer

: "Mild cerebral volume loss" is a nonspecific observation which requires clinical correlation.  May be seen in early Alzheimer's and after repetitive head trauma, but also can be associated with dehydration, and sometimes, artifactual positioning during the imaging.  Discuss this with your doctor.

Question 7

chronic unilateral left pars defect , osseous edema right anterior l5 body centrum acute/subacute fracture tried everything should i consider surgery?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: The traditional treatment for what mention usually nonsurgical.
If the pain is disabling you and can not by nonsurgical means, i believe you consult a spine surgeon or neurosurgeon.

Question 8

what is acute pain?

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Recent: It is a type of pain which has started recently, less than 30 days ago such as sudden headache, back pain, and abdominal pain.

Question 9

what is acute onset addinopathy?

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Adenapathy?: Swelling of the lymph nodes, most commonly th lymph nodes of the neck.

Question 10

what are the actual causes of this syndrome?

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If i did ct scan a week after hitting my forehead, will it show any type of bleed whether its acute, subacute, or chronic?

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Im confused, does an subacute subdural hematoma form from an acute? how long does it take for a subacute hematoma to grow?

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Subtle area of diffusion abnormality within the r mid corona radiata. this may rep t2 shine through or possibly an acute to subacute infarct. bad? thx

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What does this mean? 1.acute to subacute right paramedian and foraminal 3 mm protrusion type herniation at c5-6 compressing on the right c6 nerve root and thecal sac. 2. central 1-2 mm annular bulge at c6-7?

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Mri says: "acute to subacute injury at l5-s1 with s1 contusion and disc herniation with effacement of the left lateral recess and nerve root". what does effacement mean in this context?

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No acute intracranial findings. specifically no acute/subacute infarct. 2. mild cerebral volume loss, beyond expected for age ( what does impression 2 mean ? also, previous mri from 2 months ago was completely normal i was scene for a neck injury?

A member asked:

Chronic unilateral left pars defect , osseous edema right anterior l5 body centrum acute/subacute fracture tried everything should i consider surgery?

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What is acute pain?

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What is acute onset addinopathy?

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What are the actual causes of this syndrome?

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