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  1. White Matter Disease: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment

    • White matter disease is an umbrella term for changes and damage to your brain’s white matter — the nerve fibers in your brainthat connect different areas of your brain to each other and to your spinal cor… See more

    What Is White Matter?

    White matter is made up of a large network of nerve fibers (axons) in your brain that allows the … See more

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    Who Does White Matter Disease Affect?

    White matter disease can affect anyone, but it’s more common in people 60 years of age and older and in people who have cardiovascular disease. While a few white matter lesio… See more

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  1. Small strokes are the most common cause of white spots on a brain MRI. Blockages of small blood vessels can cause small strokes due to high blood pressure or diabetes. Large strokes are usually caused by heart disease or carotid artery disease. Sometimes, white spots are caused by silent strokes —small strokes that don't cause symptoms.
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    WEBMay 21, 2024 — White spots on a brain MRI are not always a reason to worry. There are many possible causes, including vitamin deficiencies, infections, migraines, and strokes. Other risk factors for white spots include getting …

     
  4. Understanding White Matter Disease: What Your MRI …

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  8. White matter disease: Prognosis, symptoms, and …

    WEBJan 30, 2024 — White matter disease, or leukoaraiosis, means there is damage to white matter in the brain. It can lead to problems with thinking, problem solving, balance, and other symptoms.

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  9. White Matter Lesions - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    WEBMar 7, 2024 — They are considered a marker of small vessel disease. However, there are numerous non-vascular causes, as well. An increase in white matter lesions increases the risk of stroke, cognitive decline, …

  10. What are White Matter Hyperintensities Made of?:

    WEBJun 23, 2015 — White matter hyperintensities (WMH) of presumed vascular origin, also referred to as leukoaraiosis, are a very common finding on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) in …

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