Brain Calcification

[Pity15]

Hello,

  I'm a 54 years old woman, and in a brain TC it was written that I've a non-specific calcification next to the fourth ventricle. I don't have headackes, but since last month I've some vertigo when I spin in the bed and when i awakw up and put up from the bed in the morning. In the rest of the day I don't have any kind of vertigo. I've already gone to a otorhino. Now I'm waiting for a neurologist but, can you please tell me if this is dangerous, or what can this be?

  Kind regards,
  Thank you

[Dr_Smita_S]

Hi

Dizziness on lying or on change of posture on bed can be most likely due to inner ear problems. There is a condition called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) commonly causes dizziness in older people.

The most common cause is degeneration of the vestibular system of the inner ear. However, in majority of the cases the cause remains unknown.

The symptoms include dizziness or vertigo, lightheadedness, imbalance and nausea. Symptoms are almost always precipitated by a change of position of the head with respect to gravity (in the direction of the affected ear). The vertigo is brief in duration — 5 seconds to 30 seconds.

The condition is usually self limiting. However, you should consult your physician who can make a definitive diagnosis based on your history, physical examination, and vestibular and auditory tests.

The Dix-Hallpike maneuver is diagnostic for the condition.  The treatment of choice for this condition is the “Epley repositional maneuver” can be performed during a clinic visit by specially trained otolaryngologists, neurologists or audiologists. Surgical treatments are generally reserved for severe and persistent cases.

Take care!

[Pity15]

Dear  Dr_Smita_S,

   Thank you very much for you kind answer. I've already made a visit to an otolaryngologists, and he said that i don't have ear problems. Besides, before, I've made a brain TC, he showed no problems besides the "non-specific calcification next to the fourth ventricle". Is this something o concern a lot about? Or is that normal in people with my age and in menopause?

  Once again thank you very much.
  

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

Thanks for writing in.
Brain calcifications can occur after stroke, brain injury. Sometimes brain tumors can get calcified. Calcifications in the brain can lead to epilepsy also. It is very difficult to tell the exact cause of calcification in your case without tests like MRI and CT scan.
The vertigo may be a symptom of menopause. Dizziness and vertigo are known to occur in menopause.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Getting-a-Grip-on-Menopausal-Dizziness-and-Vertigo&id=423504
Please undergo further evaluation. Take care!

[Pity15]

Thank you very much.

But the calcification was seen in the CT scan. A non-specific calcification

[adams001]

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[yummum76]

my 60yr old father has same but was told was phars disease he has lost speech(sounds drunk, mutters) and has issues with balance and judging distance and fine motor skills is there any help for him or aids to help with communication