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What Can Be The Reason For Sudden Stars Like Appearance In The Vision Problem?
Sometimes when I get out of my car and start to walk, I see lots of silvery stars and for a few seconds, I can only see this and then it passes and I m fine. When this happens I kinda feel like a rush overcomes my body and as quickly as it comes on it discipates. It is an unnerving feeling. I ve had this for years. I am 41 year old female, weigh 298 lbs and 5, 6 . This also happens sometimes when I get out of a chair and start walking.
Thu, 3 Jul 2014
Hello,
It could be due to scintillating scotoma seen with migraine. Since you have had this symptom for so many years without any other visual problem this seems to be the most likely cause. Since the exact cause for this is not known, prevention can be tried by avoiding the triggering factors for migraine such as certain food items/sounds/lights. Headache may or maynot occur with this ( acephalgic migraine).
Regards
Dr.Anupama
It could be due to scintillating scotoma seen with migraine. Since you have had this symptom for so many years without any other visual problem this seems to be the most likely cause. Since the exact cause for this is not known, prevention can be tried by avoiding the triggering factors for migraine such as certain food items/sounds/lights. Headache may or maynot occur with this ( acephalgic migraine).
Regards
Dr.Anupama
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