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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Nystagmus
Question: is there any good adivse to lower the sympthoms of Nystagmus? is there any medicine which helps? thank you
Brief Answer:
I would advice you baclofen 5mg twice daily.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Nystagmus may be congenital ( Since Birth ) or acquired later in life .
When acquired, it most often is caused by abnormalities of vestibular connections.
Congenital forms may be associated with abnormalities of visual connections .
In your case , it is most likely acquired . Involuntary, rhythmic eye movements are characteristic of acquired nystagmus.
If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you
baclofen 5mg twice daily .
You will need to see your doctor to get a prescription .
Alcohol intake will increase Nystagmus .
Nystagmus is multi factorial . To find out the cause , investigation needed MRI Head & Neck .
Hope this answer helpful to you . If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
I would advice you baclofen 5mg twice daily.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Nystagmus may be congenital ( Since Birth ) or acquired later in life .
When acquired, it most often is caused by abnormalities of vestibular connections.
Congenital forms may be associated with abnormalities of visual connections .
In your case , it is most likely acquired . Involuntary, rhythmic eye movements are characteristic of acquired nystagmus.
If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you
baclofen 5mg twice daily .
You will need to see your doctor to get a prescription .
Alcohol intake will increase Nystagmus .
Nystagmus is multi factorial . To find out the cause , investigation needed MRI Head & Neck .
Hope this answer helpful to you . If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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