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Are the nonspecific white matter hyperintensities presumably caused by migraines considered a type of tissue damage to the brain?
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Hyperintensities can indicate scar tissue, abnormal growth of cells or calcification. They are associated with progressive age-related cognitive decline and cardiovascular risk factors, but their biological relevance as indicators of generalized white matter injury is unclear.
Answered 2/11/2022
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The so called T2 lesions seen in migraine are NOT brain damage but if you have classical migraine and smoke, there is a stroke risk.
Answered 2/12/2022
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