Serious Warning Signs Of A Cavernous Malformation

Unsteadiness

Unsteadiness is another neurological symptom that may occur due to a cerebral cavernous malformation. Like many of the other potential and diffuse neurological symptoms, unsteadiness is also extremely difficult to diagnose. In fact, if it occurs over time rather than spontaneously, many individuals may not be aware it's a symptom. Even when they do become aware they have balance problems or feel unsteady when they walk, they might struggle to remember when it began or how it progressed. This incomplete knowledge can make seeking a diagnosis even harder. Unsteadiness can increase an individual's potential risks for injury. There's a significantly higher chance of falling if individuals struggle to keep their balance. Elderly patients with a cerebral cavernous malformation are in danger of breaking bones or incurring other serious injuries due to a loss of balance. It can also be difficult for elderly patients to get diagnosed, since many of the neurological symptoms are often played off as simply part of getting older. Unsteadiness that comes on all at once should be evaluated by a doctor immediately.

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