Question 1

mom is 65 years old. was admitted for vertigo problem last week. mri scan says diffuse cerebral and cerebellar atrophy is noted wid bilateral chronic small vessel ischemic changes. wat does it mean ? is it really serious doctor ? need your help

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MRI findings: Greetings. Rest assured that the findings you are describing is a description of a normally aging brain. The MRI gives us great detail and descriptive images of soft tissue structures like the brain. Atrophy occurs as does the plaque buildup in our blood vessels as we grow older. These findings aren't causing Mom's vertigo. See your ENT. I hope his helps. Good Luck

Question 2

mild cerebral and cerebellar atrophy of uncertain nature  in 24 yr old male doc said all looked normal/should be just fine and gave riboflavin?

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Childhood causes are: Abnormalities  of fetal brain development from a genetic disorder, exposure to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, certain prescription medications & viruses; placental or maternal conditions that lower blood flow & oxygen to the fetal brain; post-natal infection or injury.  Since you need to know if it could be a progressive disorder, ask your mom about all these + family history & see a neurologist.

Question 3

mri report-multiple old ischemic areas in the periventricular white matter bilaterally-cerebral and cerebellar atrophy. a- 72 yrs, w66kg serious? sugge

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Ischemic changes: Mri scans are sensitive for picking up signs of ischemia or old stroke. Sometimes, the patients may not have any symptoms. Sometimes the symptoms are subtle and the patients recover. The risks factors for these findings include high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, alcohol use. The best treatment is to get these risk factors under control. Work with your doctor on this.

Question 4

ct scan report findings: "mild cerebral and cerebellar atrophy." please suggest medication age 78 years?

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Mild atrophy: at your age is common, age-related, and likely within the range of normal for 78.  Like age-related changes everywhere else in the body, unfortunately there is no cure.

Question 5

my 11 months nephew had seizures. his eeg test came out normal, ct scan result reports he has mild cerebral and cerebellar atrophy, how it happened?

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About EEG, seizure: If there is atrophy (means smaller than normal) please see a pediatric neurologist.  Eeg's can be normal in the context of seizures for many reasons.  If they are abnormal, they are often helpful, but treating your nephew clinically is most important, and eeg's are a first step to diagnosis with prolonged studies or other types of eeg's as a next step.

Question 6

im 58 m. brain mri shows profound cerebellar atrophy.  i don't have any balance issues.  have had lifelong depression, anxiety. can this remain as is?

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Depends upon where: Certain areas of the cerebellum are responsible for various functions such as synergy in movement, equilibrium, and balance.  Alcohol has a predilection for the vermis (midline cerebellar structure) which primarily effects balance (tandem gait done during dui testing).

It can remain stagnant and it is even possible you were born with the "atrophy."

please see your neurologist for a work-up.

Question 7

because of "diffuse cerebellar atrophy" my friend can not able to pregnant.?

Accepted Answer

No relationship: Pts with diffuse cerebellar atrophy can have balance and coordination issues, but this area of brain does not affect female hormonal function or pregnancy.

Question 8

diagnosed w/cerebellar atrophy from  mri due to balance/memory issues.what tests can i expect next, and what are they looking for?44yr.old non-drinker

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Differential for CA: The differential diagnosis of later onset cerebellar atrophy can be hereditary, acquired, or degenerative.  The acquired forms can be arrested or even treated and thus should be investigated.
The investigation usually includes blood and possibly 24 hour urine evaluation.  Sometimes the blood work is sent off to a specialty lab especially when the hereditary/paraneoplastic forms are being sought.

Question 9

can cerebellar atrophy be reversed?

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Cerebellar atrophy: Cerebellar atrophy from any cause is not reversible. Treating the underlying cause may prevent it from getting worse such as alcohol and vitamin E deficiency etc.

Question 10

can you tell me about cerebellar atrophy?

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Yes, but...: Cerebellar atrophy is potentially a huge subject and can't fit into 400 words.  Google cerebellar atrophy with NIH or emedicine or wiki to find good articles on the subject.  A common cause in our society is long-term alcohol use.  The reason the roadside "drunk test" includes balance and limb control tests (tandem walk, nose-touching) is that acute and chronic, alcohol hits the cerebellum hard

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Mom is 65 years old. was admitted for vertigo problem last week. mri scan says diffuse cerebral and cerebellar atrophy is noted wid bilateral chronic small vessel ischemic changes. wat does it mean ? is it really serious doctor ? need your help

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Mild cerebral and cerebellar atrophy of uncertain nature in 24 yr old male doc said all looked normal/should be just fine and gave riboflavin?

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Mri report-multiple old ischemic areas in the periventricular white matter bilaterally-cerebral and cerebellar atrophy. a- 72 yrs, w66kg serious? sugge

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Ct scan report findings: "mild cerebral and cerebellar atrophy." please suggest medication age 78 years?

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My 11 months nephew had seizures. his eeg test came out normal, ct scan result reports he has mild cerebral and cerebellar atrophy, how it happened?

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Im 58 m. brain mri shows profound cerebellar atrophy. i don't have any balance issues. have had lifelong depression, anxiety. can this remain as is?

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Because of "diffuse cerebellar atrophy" my friend can not able to pregnant.?

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Diagnosed w/cerebellar atrophy from mri due to balance/memory issues.what tests can i expect next, and what are they looking for?44yr.old non-drinker

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Can cerebellar atrophy be reversed?

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Can you tell me about cerebellar atrophy?

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