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What Causes Sudden Loss Of Vision And Severe Headache?
My 23 yr old daughter woke up 6 weeks ago with 50% vision in her left eye and a severe headache.She attended hospital has Mri and brain scan with colour -all clear. She has lumbar puncture again all clear. Ophthalmologist advised that it was an a typical optic Neurotis. Her sight has not returned and she now has headache again...where do we go from here?
Sat, 24 Nov 2018
Hello,
Regarding your concern, I would explain that her symptoms could be related to optic Neuritis, considering the fact that her vision has not returned.
Coming to this point, I would recommend taking IV steroids for a short period of time.
Regarding a headache, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist and discussing the most appropriate treatment options.
A follow up with brain MRI after a year is necessary too.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
Regarding your concern, I would explain that her symptoms could be related to optic Neuritis, considering the fact that her vision has not returned.
Coming to this point, I would recommend taking IV steroids for a short period of time.
Regarding a headache, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist and discussing the most appropriate treatment options.
A follow up with brain MRI after a year is necessary too.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
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