Harry C. asked
I had an MRI of the brain recently, and the result showed no acute intracranial mass or abnormality, but there were minimal supratentorial white matter changes with probable early small vessel ischemia. Could this be caused by a mild stroke? Did this happen recently, like in the last 6 years, or is it from a lifetime? I quit smoking approximately 6 years ago but increased caffeine intake during that time. Could this damage be from too much caffeine? I heard caffeine reduces blood flow in the brain. I have cut back to no more than 200mg per day, but I am worried that I have a high risk for a stroke. Is this true, or since I have minimal area, does that mean the ischemia is only in a small area and my risk for a stroke is low? I do not have high blood pressure usually and don't have diabetes. I had my thyroid removed in 2000 because of thyroid cancer. Is this a dangerous condition, or is my stroke risk low since the area is minimal?
May 26th, 2024
Sheryl F. answered
The findings on your MRI, including the minimal supratentorial white matter changes with probable ea...
May 26th, 2024
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