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Does Going To An Altitude Have An Affect On Occipital Lobe Cavernoma?
my daughter has a cavernoma in her occipital lobe. She had a fit when she was three, and I insisted her to have a MRI when she fainted twice, some months ago (she is now 21) because there are other 3 members of my family with cavernomas. Hers is syntomatic as she gets to see lights, spots when she is tired. After the fainting she saw those lights for almost a month. Her neurologist said that its cavernoma is asyntomatic, which obviously is not. We did not received further advised about lifestyle or medication, wheareas my niece (31) has been advised to avoid certain sports, has been medicated. She is planning to go to Peru, can altitude affect her condition?
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Thu, 1 May 2014
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Hello!
Welcome on Healthcaremagic!
I read carefully your question and understand your concern.
You should know that there are not many studies, regarding the altitude and cavernoma.
But, the differences in atmospheric pressure can lead to headaches and increased risk for bleeding or seizures.
Anyway, as she fainted once, I recommend performing an EEG to investigate for epilepsy, which is commonly associated to brain cavernoma. In such case an anti-epiletic drug may be needed.
I would also recommend avoiding straining physical activity, alcohol intake and caffeine.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards, Dr. Aida
Welcome on Healthcaremagic!
I read carefully your question and understand your concern.
You should know that there are not many studies, regarding the altitude and cavernoma.
But, the differences in atmospheric pressure can lead to headaches and increased risk for bleeding or seizures.
Anyway, as she fainted once, I recommend performing an EEG to investigate for epilepsy, which is commonly associated to brain cavernoma. In such case an anti-epiletic drug may be needed.
I would also recommend avoiding straining physical activity, alcohol intake and caffeine.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards, Dr. Aida
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