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What Causes Tinnitus And Dizziness While Suffering From An Arachnoid Cyst?
Hello , the ent referred me to an neurologist becuase on the brain mri results shows a Arachnoid cyst about 5cm , I have vertigo , and sometimes balance problems , and tinitus , he said to go to a neurologist because the hearing test came good but the balance test came bad . I am 52 years old male , should i worry ?
Mon, 12 Mar 2018
Hello,
You are talking about inner ear symptoms (noise in the ear and vertigo). Based on the findings of literature, arachnoid cysts might also cause tinnitus and vertigo (dizziness), because of the pressure the cysts exerts on relevant areas of the brain controlling these sensations.
However, in many cases it is difficult to interpret the association between arachnoid cysts and inner ear symptoms, and your doctor should be aware of arachnoid cysts as a possible cause of the vertigo you are experiencing.
In most cases arachnoid cysts are asymptomatic and they have a benign natural history, based on literature.
The suggestion to see a neurologist is alright, because it helps to determine if your signs and symptoms are related with the cyst and find the best way to address the problem. After that, please follow your doctor's advice on how to proceed with treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ervin Toçi's
You are talking about inner ear symptoms (noise in the ear and vertigo). Based on the findings of literature, arachnoid cysts might also cause tinnitus and vertigo (dizziness), because of the pressure the cysts exerts on relevant areas of the brain controlling these sensations.
However, in many cases it is difficult to interpret the association between arachnoid cysts and inner ear symptoms, and your doctor should be aware of arachnoid cysts as a possible cause of the vertigo you are experiencing.
In most cases arachnoid cysts are asymptomatic and they have a benign natural history, based on literature.
The suggestion to see a neurologist is alright, because it helps to determine if your signs and symptoms are related with the cyst and find the best way to address the problem. After that, please follow your doctor's advice on how to proceed with treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ervin Toçi's
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