I've got some meftal spas tablets at home. Is it okay to take them for kidney stone pain since my family doctor prescribed them to me before? I'm a bit worried and want to make sure it's safe.

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Focal gliosis in the right posterior periventricular region indicates:

Gliosis: Scarring or reactive change in brain tissue

Periventricular region: Area surrounding the ventricles (fluid-filled spaces) in the brain

Possible causes:

Past injury or infection

Stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)

Demyelinating diseases (e.g., multiple sclerosis)

Tumors or cysts

Treatment and seriousness depend on underlying cause:

If caused by past injury or infection, treatment might focus on managing symptoms.

If related to demyelinating disease or tumor, treatment may involve disease-modifying therapies or surgery.

Recommendation:

Consult a neurologist or neurosurgeon for:

Detailed evaluation

Determining underlying cause

Developing a personalized treatment plan

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