What is cerebellar atrophy with no signs of dupal venomus sinusetc and what could be the treatment for patient with stroke history?
Patient: Good afternoon doc! My sister had a stroke some 10 yrs ago. Dr. Prescribed anti epilectic drug. 2 days ago she got severe headache in left side of head (back). MRI says changes of Cerebellar atrphy. No signs of dupal venomus sinusetc..what is it can it be treated? Doctor: atrophy is a sign of nerve volume loss and when in the cerebellum can cause problems with coordination and possibly memory. there are no sensory pathways going to the cerebellum and no sensation in it. this MRI finding does not explain the pain in the back of the head.  the treatment for atrophy is to reverse or stop the cause.  this requires a more extensive conversation with the doctor who ordered the MRI .