Question 1

can reynaud's affect a blood vessel in the brain?

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Raynauds: By definition arterial spasms induced by cold. Can occur independently of other conditions or as part of other diseases. Thermaly speaking temperature in brain fairly constant. That are other conditions including vascular headaches which occur based on vasospasm with frequently other causes such as diet and smoking.

Question 2

how concerning is a burst blood vessel in the brain?

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Very concerning: When a blood vessel bursts inside the brain, it bleeds into the surrounding space (or tissue).  That causes increased pressure to surrounding structures which can cause significant damage. Smaller bleeds may cause less damage - unless they happen in more vital areas.  Large bleeds sometimes need surgery.

Question 3

could a narrowing of a blood vessel in the brain block and cause tia, if epinephrine levels rocket from fast music?

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I did not come: Across any such thing . However , use of Cocaine  or similar drugs can cause what you described and have stroke or heart attack.

Question 4

is vasospasm the same as inflammation of a blood vessel in the brain?

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Vasospasm: Its different, but the inflammation of blood vessel can lead to similar symptoms as vasospam.

Question 5

how does someone burst a brain vessel?

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Variable: A congenital aneurysm can burst when it enlarges to a critical size.  Coughing, sneezing, straining may add to risk.  Hypertension can cause brain hemorrhages via stroke or Charcot-Bouchard aneurysm.  If you have concerns regarding your risk factors, a Concierge visit could counsel you.

Question 6

can i live a long healthy life with small vessel desease brain?

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Complex discussion: The answer depends on how you got this diagnosis.  Many patients in 50's or older have non-specific, seemingly minor, findings on brain scan.  Radiologists struggle with what to say about these minor, non-specific findings.  Often they are given a label of "small vessel disease" more in service to providing a label than in service to confirming a brain state.  Not an easy discussion.

Question 7

why are there no lymphatic vessels in the left side of the brain?

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Lymph nodes: The central nervous system including the brain and spinal cord lack classical lymph vessels. There is a blood brain barrier to prevent or reduce the risk of infection entering the brain. The blood brain barrier may also explain why primary brain tumors rarely spread outside the brain.

Question 8

i have a prominant blood vessel in my brain, what causes them and can it create any problems?

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Most Likely --: Most likely this is an abnormality that either your were born with or developed with age.  It is prominent or easily seen on imaging and may be due to tortuosity or possibly an aneurysm.  I would recommend discussing with your physician.

Question 9

what is a clump of vessels in the brain called?

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?AVM: I think you are trying to find information on an "arterio-venous malformation" or avm.

Question 10

what does it mean to have "blood vessel abnormalities" in the brain?

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Congenital: Variety of benign congenital brain vessel malformations, include venous angioma, small aneurysmal dilatations, arteriovenous malformations, even hemangiomas.  But any of the above can cause great mischief under a variety of circumstances, so you need to discuss with your doctor what the findings truly mean for your future.

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