Question 1

what does gliosis on a brain mri mean? a few scattered punctate foci of increased flow signal consistent with areas of gliosis are identified in the bilateral cerebral hemisphere?

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: This will depend on the device used and how the doctor reads them. Best to discuss your question with Dr who has seen both you and the scan.

Question 2

is it possible to get another answer on this qs. please. what does gliosis on a brain mri mean? a few scattered punctate foci of increased flow signal consistent with areas of gliosis are identified in the bilateral cerebral hemisphere?

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: By Radiopaedia.org: "gliosis is a reactive process occurring after some time following most types of central nervous system injuries and is the result of focal proliferation of glial cells, particularly astrocytes". So those findings are abnormal but no specific, the significance will depend on the medical history, symptoms, neurological signs and other laboratory findings.

Question 3

18 mnth after tb meningitis her ct scan says diffuse atrophic changes in d bilateral cerebral hemisphere with large hypodensity in lft internal capsule,  she's 23 and hs spasm in limbs. any hope?

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Mgt/workup: The TB appears to have spread and may be difficult to treat. I would suggest that they obtain CSF cultures for TB with sensitivities to guide the multi-drug therapy. The head CT scan can then be followed once she is on targeted therapy.
Checking for a pulmonary source and a screening chest XR
The spasm of her limbs may be from a prior episode of encephalitis based on her history.

Question 4

18 mnth after tb meningitis her ct scan says diffuse atrophic changes in d bilateral cerebral hemisphere with large hypodensity in left internal capsule, she's 23 yrs nd hs spasm in limbs, any hope?

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There is hope: TB meningitis is a problem world wide. Unfortunately it can leave long lasting problems. When blood supply lost to part of brain it doesn't heal. But she is young and with physical and occupational therapy, she could improve dramatically . Don't give up hope!

Question 5

what does this mean?  the findings are suggestive of a left temporal dysrhythmia in addition to a deeply situated dysfunction projecting to the cerebral hemisphere bilaterally.

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Sounds like.....: Sounds like you are referring to the results of an eeg (electroencephalogram).  It appears the test is somewhat abnormal.  Seizure or seizure like problems ?  I am sure whoever ordered this test on you will discuss your results.

Question 6

what is connecting the cerebral hemisphere?

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CC: The connection between the cerebral hemispheres is the corpus callosum.

Question 7

what happens if 'right cerebral hemisphere is enlarged'?

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See neurologist: It may be related to congenital defect or atrophy of other hemisphere. It will be wise to see neurologist to get more evaluation.

Question 8

what is the pathogenesis of an ischaemic stroke affecting the left cerebral hemisphere?

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Mechanisms: Usually, represents narrowing and closure of a large artery such as carotid or middle cerebral, but can be due to a clot circulating from a distant source, such as heart.  A myocardial event might trigger a stroke in a susceptible older patient, and, in some cases, trauma can tear a blood vessel in neck (dissection).  Causes include smoking, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipemia, high homocysteine.

Question 9

pathogenesis of an ischaemic stroke affecting the left cerebral hemisphere. what does this mean?

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Words: Pathogenesis is the origin or development of a disease. Ischemic stroke is damaged brain tissue due to loss of circulation (like from a clot)(as opposed to stroke from bleeding). Left cerebral hemisphere is the dominant area in most people and usually controls speech and right sided motor functions.

Question 10

i am 18 years old and i have had these short painful pulses in the top left cerebral hemisphere. i just drank coffee although i had coffee yesterday, the same time as today, and nothing happened. when these painful "stabs" happen, i have to freeze and jus

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Primary stabbing HA?: These type of HA may be often associated to migraine. The brain (the left hemisphere), does not really hurt. Is it the left side of your head that hurts?  See a doctor, have him check your blood pressure and give you a thorough physical and neurological exam.

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What does gliosis on a brain mri mean? a few scattered punctate foci of increased flow signal consistent with areas of gliosis are identified in the bilateral cerebral hemisphere?

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Is it possible to get another answer on this qs. please. what does gliosis on a brain mri mean? a few scattered punctate foci of increased flow signal consistent with areas of gliosis are identified in the bilateral cerebral hemisphere?

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18 mnth after tb meningitis her ct scan says diffuse atrophic changes in d bilateral cerebral hemisphere with large hypodensity in lft internal capsule, she's 23 and hs spasm in limbs. any hope?

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18 mnth after tb meningitis her ct scan says diffuse atrophic changes in d bilateral cerebral hemisphere with large hypodensity in left internal capsule, she's 23 yrs nd hs spasm in limbs, any hope?

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What does this mean? the findings are suggestive of a left temporal dysrhythmia in addition to a deeply situated dysfunction projecting to the cerebral hemisphere bilaterally.

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What is connecting the cerebral hemisphere?

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What happens if 'right cerebral hemisphere is enlarged'?

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What is the pathogenesis of an ischaemic stroke affecting the left cerebral hemisphere?

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Pathogenesis of an ischaemic stroke affecting the left cerebral hemisphere. what does this mean?

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I am 18 years old and i have had these short painful pulses in the top left cerebral hemisphere. i just drank coffee although i had coffee yesterday, the same time as today, and nothing happened. when these painful "stabs" happen, i have to freeze and jus

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