Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What can cause positional downbeat nystagmus besides bppv? 5mm tonsillar descent noted on mri headaches pulsatile tinnitus dizzy worse with pressure
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Some possibilities: The list of possible causes of downbeat nystagmus that the neurologists and neuroophthalmologists think about include: Arnold-Chiari type I malformation, tumors (meningioma, cerebellar hemangioma) at the foramen magnum, demyelination, stroke, cranial trauma, drugs (alcohol, lithium, anticonvulsants), spinocerebellar degenerations, syrinx of the brainstem or upper cervical spinal cord, etc...
Answered 11/28/2017
1.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Should i be concerned about a couple days of dizziness upon standing, followed by low blood pressure and pulsatile tinnitus that is still happening?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Can you have intracranial hypertension with an opening pressure of 18? Severe headaches & head pressure, pulsatile tinnitus, dizziness. Head/eyes/face pulsate in sync with my heartbeat. No optic swell
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I recently had a CT scan in the er. They found nothing that would cause my symptoms. My dr is concerned and wants an MRI. I have been having symptoms of partial seizures,along with being very very weak, dizzy, headaches, feelings of alot of pressure in m
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Diagnosed bppv lasting 3 wks Epley exercises makes symptoms much worse: dizziness headache light sensitivity normal? How long until Epley helps
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Following a vertigo(BPPV), I keep having the dizziness, neck & shoulder pain, headache, tingling and numbness in my extremities.MRI w/o contrast- neg?
Would pulsatile tinnitus in right ear cause dizziness, if i gently press artery in neck i get even dizzier, so does coughing or any sort of pressure .?
What is the best way to clear anterior canal cupulolithiasis BPPV? Are the symptoms with cupulolithiasis more severe than just positional dizziness. Ihave a persistent downbeat torsional nystagmus.
I had an MRI scan that showed a ruptured dermoid cyst on my brain. I had many symptoms including nystagmus, dizziness, and headaches which I am still experiencing. I was wondering what is the treatment for this?
My MRI scan showed a ruptured dermoid cyst on my brain. My symptoms include nystagmus, dizziness, and headaches. I know nobody can tell me for certain without seeing my scan report but what is the likelihood I will need surgery?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
