Serious Warning Signs Of A Cavernous Malformation

Weakness And Numbness

A cerebral cavernous malformation might cause numbness and weakness in various places throughout the body. Again, the exact presentation of these symptoms will vary from case to case. It may be difficult to diagnose the cause of the numbness and weakness at first, since these are diffuse symptoms that can be caused by hundreds of different neurological or musculoskeletal conditions. This is further complicated by the slow onset symptoms often have. Since the bleeding into the brain happens slowly, patients might not experience the instantaneous feelings of numbness that occur following a more serious stroke. The muscle weakness might go unnoticed for a while, depending on what muscle groups are affected. If the muscles controlling speech become numb or weak, this can contribute to speech difficulties that are also caused by the cavernous malformation. Patients might also experience progressive difficulty with walking or mobility. If the hands are affected, it might be difficult to engage in hobbies like painting, knitting, crocheting, woodworking, or anything else requiring intricate movements.

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