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I am 25yo. i have a 10mm pineal cyst. i get numbness on my feet or fingers while i sleep. if it grows bigger can it cause severe damage to my health?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Cyst: Would not at this time expect cyst to cause any major brain problems, but periodically, have followup MRI to monitor size, just to be sure.

Answered 5/25/2016

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A member asked:

I am 25yo. i have a 10mm pineal cyst. i get numbness on my feet or fingers while i sleep. if it grows bigger can it cause severe damage to my health?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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