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What Are The Symptoms Of Microvascular Disease?
Thank you, my aunt (72) just recently had a CT scan of the brain which showed signs of microvascular disease. She also is complaining of her body jumping while she is asleep. She is not a diabetic but does have eczema. Are the body jumping symptoms r/t the microvascular disease?
Fri, 10 Mar 2017
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Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that body jumping is not a typical sign of microvascular disease.
Microvascular brain disease is usually related to chronic uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes. It can lead to small strokes or progressive dementia.
But it can be a sign of seizures or a sleep disorder.
Coming to this point, I would recommend performing an EEG to exclude possible seizures.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that body jumping is not a typical sign of microvascular disease.
Microvascular brain disease is usually related to chronic uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes. It can lead to small strokes or progressive dementia.
But it can be a sign of seizures or a sleep disorder.
Coming to this point, I would recommend performing an EEG to exclude possible seizures.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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