Information on Mal de Debarquement Syndrome - a poorly misunderstood and often misdiagnosed neurlogical balance disorder.
Includes symptoms, current research and contact information
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Information on Mal de Debarquement Syndrome - a poorly misunderstood and often misdiagnosed neurlogical balance disorder.
Includes symptoms, current research and contact information
Best neurosurgeons in bannerghatta road bangalore | Know more about Dementiaanishmehta03
Abnormal brain changes cause Dementia.
This change leads to a decline in thinking skills, also called cognitive abilities.
This disease hampers daily life and independent function.
They can also affect feelings, behavior and relationships.
With advancing medical science, doctors are treating the disease.
An experienced pediatrician, Dr. Jay Schwartz owns and operates Collin County Pediatrics, a practice serving patients in the Frisco, Texas, area. Through his practice, Dr. Jay Schwartz treats children with a wide range of health challenges, including asthma.
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Arnold Chiari Malformation, also known as Chiari type II malformation, is one of a group of brain malformations affecting the cerebellum. Named after Hans Chiari and Julius Arnold, the pathologists who first described the group of malformations. This condition is almosNormally the cerebellum and parts of the brain stem sit in an indented space at the lower rear of the skull, above the foramen magnum (a funnel-like opening to the canal). When part of the cerebellum is located below the foramen magnum, it is called a Chiari malformation. In Arnold Chiari Malformation, both cerebellar and brain stem tissue protrude into the foramen magnum and the cerebellar vermis (the nerve tissue that connects the two halves of the cerebellum) may be only partially complete or absent
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Dandy-Walker Syndrome (DWS) is a congenital (happening before birth) condition where the cerebellum does not develop normally. The cerebellum is an area at the back of the brain that controls movement and balance.
With DWS, parts of the cerebellum may never develop or may be very small. Other parts of the cerebellum become filled with fluid or develop small masses of fluid (cysts). In most cases, a build-up of fluid inside the skull causes the head to get bigger than it should.
2. What is MdDS
Persistent Mal de Debarquement
Syndrome is a rare disorder
The individual experiences a
continuous sense of motion when
on stable ground. MdDS usually
occurs after the person has
travelled on a ship.
But may occur after exposure to
other motion such as a plane
journey.
It is thought that during this period
of travel the brain sensitises to the
rocking motion. Once back on solid
ground, the brain fails to readjust.
However, due to the rarity of the
condition, research is being
undertaken to find the underlying
mechanisms.
Other symptoms may include:
Fatigue
Difficulty concentrating
Staggering gait
Headaches
Tinnitius
Ear pain/fullness
Recent Survey Results
In December 2015, a survey of the
Australian MdDS community was
undertaken.
It revealed :
Over 90% were women
Cruising was the main cause
of onset
Air travel more greatly
recognised as a cause of
onset
Improved diagnosis rate -
up by 23%
The latter reinstates that awareness
is growing within the medical
community, together with better
understanding.
Exacerbating factors also included:
Fatigue
Stress/anxiety
Bright lighting
Low barometric pressure
Confined spaces
Hormonal changes
Computer work
Showering
Supermarkets
Shopping Centres
Bending down
Repetitive Movement
Darkness
Going Down Stairs
Cold/flu
Cure and Treatments
To date there is is no cure for Mal de
Debarquement Syndrome
Treatments offered by your Dr will
depend on your personal circumstances.
Some have benefited from osteopathic
care.,Vestibular therapy and massage
as temporary relief from symptoms.
Relief is found whilst being back in
passive motion such as driving.This
is not found to be the case with other
balance disorders
MRI and CT scans appear normal
MdDS Australia does not endorse any
type of medication.
Please refer overleaf for more
information
MdDS Australia
Finding
Balance