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Frequent Spells Of Lightheadedness, Pain, Feeling Of Heartbeat At C5-c6. MRI Shows Hygromas In Brain. Solution?

My husband has frequent spells of lightheadedness, some severe, they are accompanied by a pain and a feeling of hearbeat at C5-6. CAT scans and MRI with and without contrast of head and neck show hygromas on the L and R anterior part of the brain. Husband feels it all is coming from the back of the neck. Please help.
Mon, 8 Jul 2013
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Hi, Hygroma means the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid under the subdural space. symptoms being light headed ness, weak ness etc.Some are minimal and dont need treatment, except symptomatic. I advise you to consult a neurosurgeon for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.
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Frequent Spells Of Lightheadedness, Pain, Feeling Of Heartbeat At C5-c6. MRI Shows Hygromas In Brain. Solution?

Hi, Hygroma means the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid under the subdural space. symptoms being light headed ness, weak ness etc.Some are minimal and dont need treatment, except symptomatic. I advise you to consult a neurosurgeon for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.