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What Causes Pressure In Head, Dizziness And Tingling Hands While Standing?
Question: I've recently had a craniotomy, radiation and chemo. When I stand up from sitting 30 minutes or more, I feel great pressure in my head, dizziness, and tingling hands. Doctors have no explanation. Why does this happen?
Brief Answer:
Two possible explanations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Yours, certainly, is a difficult condition to be explained.
Two possible explanations come in my mind when reading your query:
1. Iatrogenic episodic ( or by treatment induced ) Chiari malformation, a condition where cerebellar ( small brain ) tonsils by gravity, close temporarily communication of cerebrospinal fluid between spinal cord and brain, resulting in temporary increase of intracranial pressure.
2. Low intracranial pressure that inverted after changing positions.
The second possibility could be assessed by small brain ventricles found in MRI imaging study.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
Two possible explanations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Yours, certainly, is a difficult condition to be explained.
Two possible explanations come in my mind when reading your query:
1. Iatrogenic episodic ( or by treatment induced ) Chiari malformation, a condition where cerebellar ( small brain ) tonsils by gravity, close temporarily communication of cerebrospinal fluid between spinal cord and brain, resulting in temporary increase of intracranial pressure.
2. Low intracranial pressure that inverted after changing positions.
The second possibility could be assessed by small brain ventricles found in MRI imaging study.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
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