I have had a brain MRI. My frontal,temporal,and parietal lobes show moderate atrophy. What does that mean?

Question

I was told it involves abstract thinking. What is that and how will it affect my life?

Answer 1

this is what is going on in your brain...

Answer 2

literaly, it means that the lobes are 'shrinking' it may affect your memory, you ability to control or identify emotions, and cause some difficulties with critical thinking and problem solving. Moderate means that it is sufficient enough that you will notice changes in your thought processes but that it isnt at a severe point yet. Unfortunately, when the brain atrophies, it's a degenerative condition..meaning it doesnt stop or go away and over time your brain will lose more of its functioning, possibly leading to dementia or alzhimers disease. BUT don't let this get you too depressed or afraid, because the rate of degeneration is different for everyone and it could be years and years before anything significant happens. Just live life to it's fullest and take care of yourself.

Answer 3

Atrophy is a wasting or decrease in size of a part of the body because of disease or lack of use.

Abstract thinking is a style of thinking in which concepts and ideas are understood and later applied in problem solving. Keep your mind active; start doing crossword puzzles or other activities that force you to think.

Usually these are the symptoms used to describe Alzheimer's or Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS).

Answer 4

Pathology. A wasting or decrease in size of a body organ, tissue, or part owing to disease, injury, or lack of use: muscular atrophy of a person affected with paralysis.
A wasting away, deterioration, or diminution: intellectual atrophy.

Answer 5

Sounds like normal aging. Atrophy means shrinking. Do you notice any significant memory impairment? You can search on line if you are concerned and there are tests you can take to determine if you might be getting Alzheimers.

Answer 6

Please contact your doctor for accurate information. Without knowing the extent of the situation, the surrounding circumstances, your general health, etc., we cannot possibly relate any good data.