Serious Warning Signs Of A Cavernous Malformation

Weakness And Numbness

A cerebral cavernous malformation might cause numbness and weakness in various places throughout the body. Again, the exact presentation of these symptoms will vary from case to case. It may be difficult to diagnose the cause of the numbness and weakness at first, since these are diffuse symptoms that can be caused by hundreds of different neurological or musculoskeletal conditions. This is further complicated by the slow onset symptoms often have. Since the bleeding into the brain happens slowly, patients might not experience the instantaneous feelings of numbness that occur following a more serious stroke. The muscle weakness might go unnoticed for a while, depending on what muscle groups are affected. If the muscles controlling speech become numb or weak, this can contribute to speech difficulties that are also caused by the cavernous malformation. Patients might also experience progressive difficulty with walking or mobility. If the hands are affected, it might be difficult to engage in hobbies like painting, knitting, crocheting, woodworking, or anything else requiring intricate movements.

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Unsteadiness

Unsteadiness is another neurological symptom that may occur due to a cerebral cavernous malformation. Like many of the other potential and diffuse neurological symptoms, unsteadiness is also extremely difficult to diagnose. In fact, if it occurs over time rather than spontaneously, many individuals may not be aware it's a symptom. Even when they do become aware they have balance problems or feel unsteady when they walk, they might struggle to remember when it began or how it progressed. This incomplete knowledge can make seeking a diagnosis even harder. Unsteadiness can increase an individual's potential risks for injury. There's a significantly higher chance of falling if individuals struggle to keep their balance. Elderly patients with a cerebral cavernous malformation are in danger of breaking bones or incurring other serious injuries due to a loss of balance. It can also be difficult for elderly patients to get diagnosed, since many of the neurological symptoms are often played off as simply part of getting older. Unsteadiness that comes on all at once should be evaluated by a doctor immediately.

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