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My mother aged about 72 years is experiencing memory loss and abnormal behaviour. In MRI test there are (1) Diffuse cerebral atrophy (2) Moderate chronic micriangiographic ischemic change in her. Her TSH is 7.56.In your opinion what is the disease and what are the chances of her recovery. Whether she can be cured completely or not and what is the role of medications now?
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Hello lybrate-user cerebral atrophy or shrinking of brain with age and vascular changes is irreversible phenomena and not possible to have any cure. Usually as she progresses further degeneration is likely to take place so its in a way progressive. One may start medications to slow down process but cant stop or reverse it. With progressive degeneration in important brain areas controlling thoughts memory and behaviour person may develop inappropriate behaviour. This too can be managed to certain extent with medications. Consulting Neurologist or Neuropsychiatrist can help.
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