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I was recently hospitalized for intense headaches which after several CT scans and MRI s turned out to be non-trauma spontaneous subdural hemorrhages. Later called cerebrovascular vasoconstriction syndrome. Is this lifelong or can it be cured? The hospital Neurologist was rather vague...
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There is no cure for reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, calcium channel blockers are given to alleviate it, but it is not a cure. However the good news is that after the acute onset it improves spontaneously over the course of the following weeks. So if the initial consequences like hemorrhages or ischemic stroke are not severe, things should gradually go back to normal and the only necessary measure would be to avoid precipitating factors such as medications and drugs.
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Can Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome Be Cured?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There is no cure for reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, calcium channel blockers are given to alleviate it, but it is not a cure. However the good news is that after the acute onset it improves spontaneously over the course of the following weeks. So if the initial consequences like hemorrhages or ischemic stroke are not severe, things should gradually go back to normal and the only necessary measure would be to avoid precipitating factors such as medications and drugs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.