I had a stroke when I was 18 due to eclampsia. Also had a seizure. I could tell that was happening, but not the stroke. No problems from the stroke and no problems since.
I am now 34. I have had some dizziness in March so I had an MRI done. Saw a neurologist and he noticed something of concern. It is either the spot where the stroke was or hardening of the arteries.
Had a follow up MRI done on Monday. No change. So that area of concern has stayed the same. Could be old scar tissue. The radiologist said that I have SVD. That is the first time anyone has said that to me. It has me worried. The report says these are not active at this time (which I assume means the areas that were found).
I don't know what to think. Is SVD due to my stroke from 16 years ago?
The neurologist didn't seem concerned. He says there are a couple of small non-specific areas. I have been taking a baby aspirin daily for quite awhile. The nurse says that she has seen people get SVD in their 30's and go on to live normally.
If I didn't have the MRI done I wouldn' know there could be a potential problem.
Any advice or thoughts? Thanks