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White matter disease is an umbrella term for damage to your brain’s white matter caused by reduced blood flow to the tissue. It can cause issues with memory, balance and mobility. People who have risk factors for cardiovascular disease also have a greater risk of developing white matter disease.
White matter disease is the wearing away of tissue in the largest and deepest part of your brain that has a number of causes, including aging. This tissue contains...
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.
White matter disease, or leukoaraiosis, causes white matter in the brain to decline. It can cause issues with balance and mood changes, among other symptoms. It gets worse over time.
White matter disease includes various conditions that affect white matter areas of the central nervous system. Some disorders can also affect other parts of the nervous system. Learn the types, causes, and treatments.
White matter disease refers to changes in the brain's white matter, the part of the brain responsible for communication between different brain regions and between the brain and spinal cord. These changes are often detected through MRI scans and can appear as small, bright spots on the images.
Leukodystrophies are a group of rare neurological (nervous system) diseases. They affect the white matter in the brain and spinal cord. White matter is tissue made of insulated nerve fibers. Leukodystrophies target myelin, which is the protective insulation covering nerve cells. Without myelin, nerves can’t communicate well.