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Does Pineal Cyst Cause Insomnia?
Question: Can pineal cyst cause insomnia?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Insomnia can be due to many reasons and pineal cyst may cause such abnormalities if it is large enough to compress the connection of hypothalamic region and brainstem.
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You can take clonazepam, lorazepam or zolpidem for sleep.
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Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Provide more details and take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Insomnia can be due to many reasons and pineal cyst may cause such abnormalities if it is large enough to compress the connection of hypothalamic region and brainstem.
Upload any images of MRI
Upload any previous prescription.
You can take clonazepam, lorazepam or zolpidem for sleep.
You can provide more details.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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