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Nystagmus? no tumors severe headaches. what are some other causes?

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Dr. Jonathan Adler answered

Congenital, trauma: Congenital nystagmus you are born with. Nystagmus can also happen from closed head trauma.Also diabetes, multiple sclerosis and neurological side effects of some medicines.

Dr Campbell agreed

Answered 5/5/2014

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Dr. David Campbell answered

Yes: .Nystagmus can be due to visual loss, toxic or metabolic problems, or central nervous system problems.

Answered 5/8/2014

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A member asked:

Nystagmus? no tumors severe headaches. what are some other causes?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jonathan Adler answered

Dr Campbell agreed

Dr. David Campbell answered

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