i have mild loss of cervical lordosis.my symptoms are imbalance and poor coordination...brain mri was clear.what could be the cause of these symptoms?

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I have chiari malformation type 1. Mri shows loss of cervical lordosis and disc herniation at c5-c6. Is this connected?

Answer 1

Ear Dysfunction: Please keep going to your health care provider. This could be related to inner ear dysfunction (labyrinthitis), but other diseases are also possible. A consultation with a neurologist may be helpful. Loss of cervical lordosis can relate to muscle spasm, among other causes.

Answer 2

Myelopathy?: Ataxia, or a staggering walk akin to being drunk without alcohol is symptom. Coordination problems--trouble writing, buttoning buttons, discerning coins in your pocket. Spastic reflexes or muscle twitches. Weakness in hands, numbness like stockings and gloves. May be caused by cervical stenosis or herniated disk. Cervical MRI would be diagnostic.

Answer 3

Yes it does!: Two hpv vaccines, Gardasil and cervarix, are very effective at reducing cervical cancer risk from hpv 16 and 18. Gardasil also reduces risk of genital warts from hpv 6 and 11. Ideally the three doses hpv vaccine should be given prior to starting sexual activity but the vaccines are approved in females 10-25 (cervarix) or 9-26 (gardasil). Recently Gardasil was approved for males to prevent warts.

Answer 4

Yes: Human papillomavirus (hpv) is a common virus that is spread through sexual contact. Most of the time hpv has no symptoms so people do not know they have it.There are approximately 40 types of genital hpv. Somes types can cause cervical cancer in women and can also cause other kinds of cancer in men and women. It is recommended that the vaccination be given prior to beginning sexual activity.

Answer 5

Yes: Certain strains of the hpv (human papilloma virus) has been shown to be one of the main causes of cervical cancer. The vaccines available are very effective in preventing this infection, which will then lower one's risk for cervical cancer. This vaccine has also been approved for men (to prevent the spread of hpv to women.) see your physician if you are concerned about hpv or cervical cancer.

Answer 6

Yes it does!: Vaccination has shown to protect teenage and young adult women, look to in the near future teenage boys being vaccinated as well.

Answer 7

Yes, to a degree: Yes, both brands, gardisil and Cervarix contain hpv types 16 and 18, which together cause about 2/3s of all cervical cancer. So, while the shots will protect you to that extent, it won't protect you against all cervical cancer risk. But, that is still a tremendous reduction risk.

Answer 8

Yes, mostly: Yes, both brands, gardisil and Cervarix contain hpv types 16 and 18, which together cause about 2/3s of all cervical cancer. So, while the shots will protect you to that extent, it won't protect you against all cervical cancer risk. But, that is still a tremendous reduction risk.

Answer 9

Yes: Yes, both brands, gardisil and Cervarix contain hpv types 16 and 18, which together cause about 2/3s of all cervical cancer. So, while the shots will protect you to that extent, it won't protect you against all cervical cancer risk. But, that is still a tremendous reduction risk.

Answer 10

Yes, But Not 100%: The current vaccines, Gardasil and cervarix, protect against 70% of the risk of cervical cancer, but only if given before someone is sexually active. There may be better protection in the future, but this is the best we have currently and you should strongly consider vaccinating your child.

Answer 11

Yes!: The HPV Vaccine/Gardisil/Cervarix is recommended for all men and women <26 years old for preventing the acquisition/spread of human papilloma virus (type 6, 11, 16, and 18), which can cause genital warts & cancer in men & women (cervix, vagina, penis, anus, and oral!) It won't affect your periods/fertility/sexual activity. Safe even if sexually active, if you have the virus, and when breastfeeding

Answer 12

Unusual...: ...In septic shock, the brain is usually spared; loss of fingers and toes, and kidney damage, are far more common.

Answer 13

Depends: Septic shock will not usually cause permanent brain injury, but there are exceptions.One is if the infection directly involves the brain. So strep pneumoniae can cause an infection of the lining surrounding the brain ( menningitis) that can result in brain injury. Sometimes if the shock is severe enough with blood pressure very low for a long time, this can result in brain injury. This is unusual.

Answer 14

CT vs MRI: Ct's and mris can focus on different things. Ct is typically used to view bone and look for bleeding while mris are used to view tissues. Also, cts use radiation similar to xrays while and MRI does not expose the patient to any radiation. However, anyone with a magnetic metal in their body can not get an mri, since MRI uses a large magnet.

Answer 15

Radiation vrs magnet: Cat scanning employs radiation, MRI uses magnet technology. Ct better in looking at bones, larger structures, and MRI better with soft tissue. For brain, skull fracture better visualized with cat, multiple sclerosis plaques seen far better with mri.

Answer 16

See below: Retin-a mirco does not treat acne scarring. It can help prevent new acne scars by preventing serious breakout as part of an acne treatment regimen. Some patients (especially those with darker skin tones) can develop dark spots from acne lesions. These are not actually scars and Retin-A can help improve them over the course of many months.

Answer 17

Not for scars: Retin-a is good for texture of skin changes and skin discoloration however it does not treat acne scars.

Answer 18

Not usual for disk: With the muscular atrophy and neuritis, it might be best to undergo further testing. There are many possible causes, including diabetes, autoimmune, endocrine, to mention a few. At your age, a complete workup is indicated.

Answer 19

Maybe: However, bulging discs are usually normal findings . A further workup may be needed to rule out other sources such as a neuropathy ( which may have various causes like diabetes) or a higher level problem with your spine. You should see a neurologist for a detailed workup.

Answer 20

Many causes: Some common causes 1. Bulging disc 2. Diabetes 3. B12 anemia (alcohol) 4. Medication side effect 5. Nerve degeneration 6. Poor circulation.

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