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Do i understand correctly that vertical nystagmus is a symptom or condition that could be the result of numerous maladies?
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Yes: Vertical nystagmus can be due to visual loss, toxic or metabolic problems, or central nervous system problems.
Answered 1/14/2016
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You are correct: Nystagmus can be due to a number of neurologic problems such as stroke, multiple sclerosis and brain tumors. Vertical nystagmus is more likely to be associated with a neurologic problem than horizontal nystagmus.
Answered 4/16/2014
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