Shoaib Ibrahim shares an update on Dipika Kakar’s health (Photo: Dipika Kakar/Instagram)After a whole week, Shoaib Ibrahim took to his YouTube vlog to share an update on the health of actor and wife Dipika Kakar amid treatment for the ongoing cyst recurrence. “MRI me iss bar phir se chote chote spots nikle hai” (MRI has detected two tiny dots). Dipika was by his side. “But they are very tiny,” he said. Doctors said that it wouldn’t make sense. This will become a regular procedure when we repeat the scan after a few months…we will need to do close scans.” Shoaib continued, “Those were so small that a CT scanner couldn’t even detect them…since MRI was sensitive, they were visible.” Close scans are necessary so that if anything recurs it can be treated easily. Consult your doctor before beginning any new routine. During the vlog Dipika said: “We need to perform an MRI every single month.” We have been told that it is a much safer scan than other scans. There are no side-effects on the body. I have been preparing myself mentally for it. “Many doctors have recommended it. She has to go to the hospital…it will be a 4-5 hour process. Here’s what doctors told Dipika Kakar. (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock). “MRI is a sensitive test and can detect changes which may not be visible on a CT scan. When doctors say that they are too small to act upon, they mean they are not large enough or clear enough to confirm an active disease or to require immediate treatment,” explained Dr Pandrowala. Story continues below this adIn these cases, the expert stressed that size and clarity are important. “Acting on small findings can lead to unnecessary procedures.” Doctors prefer to monitor closely with repeated scans. This allows doctors to track whether the spots change or grow over time, before deciding on the next step. If there is a slight increase, the treatment can be adjusted immediately. This approach allows timely intervention while avoiding overtreatment.”Should patients be worried about these findings?It is natural to feel anxious, but very small findings do not always mean active disease, described Dr Pandrowala. “The focus should remain on regular follow-ups and completing the treatment as prescribed, while maintaining overall strength. Shoaib Ibrahim says wife Dipika Kakar’s latest blood test reports are normal, doctor has asked her to eat fresh food”Starting it even when the disease burden is low can improve control and reduce the chance of progression. It is usually given in cycles and may take a few hours per session in a hospital setting,” said Dr Pandrowala.DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Consult your doctor before beginning any new routine.
