Does cerebellar atrophy cause dizziness?

Written by Zhang Hui
Neurology
Updated on September 24, 2024
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Patients with cerebellar atrophy may experience dizziness. In clinical practice, multiple system atrophy that leads to cerebellar degeneration and spinal cerebellar ataxia often present with symptoms of dizziness. Generally, dizziness is very common when there is a lesion in the cerebellum. However, some patients may show significant cerebellar atrophy on imaging but actually do not exhibit symptoms of dizziness. Therefore, the condition can vary from person to person. There are many causes of cerebellar atrophy, including some cerebrovascular diseases that can lead to cerebellar atrophy, with symptoms such as dizziness and ataxia. The key to treating cerebellar atrophy is to properly identify and address the underlying cause.

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Brain atrophy should be treated in the neurology department.

Cerebral atrophy is a type of vascular pathology. Patients need to visit the neurology department of a hospital for examination. Mild cases may lead to a decline in memory, while severe cases can affect intelligence and the ability to live normally. Patients with mild symptoms should timely follow medical advice to choose medications that nourish brain cells, and should also stabilize blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood viscosity. Engaging in intellectual games, exercising brain cells, having family companionship, participating in outdoor exercises to enhance immune capabilities, stabilizing the condition, and undergoing regular follow-ups are also advised.

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Is brain atrophy the same as cerebral palsy?

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Is brain atrophy a serious condition?

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Cerebellar atrophy symptoms

The main functions of the cerebellum include maintaining bodily balance, controlling posture and gait, regulating muscle tone, and coordinating the accuracy of voluntary movements. Therefore, the primary symptoms of cerebellar atrophy involve ataxia, with patients displaying instability in standing, a staggering gait similar to that of a drunken walk; speech may manifest as cerebellar speech, or a chanting-like pattern; there can also be disorders in fine motor skills, where some precise movements cannot be accurately performed, and coarse movements may sometimes not be severely affected; additionally, there can be disturbances in eye movement, presenting as tremors of both eyes, and patients may experience symptoms of vertigo clinically.

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Which areas are treated with moxibustion for brain atrophy?

Brain atrophy can be treated with moxibustion at acupuncture points on the head and face, such as the Renzhong, Yintang, Baihui, Fengchi, and Tianzhu points. These points help in revitalizing the brain and supplementing the brain and spinal cord. Brain atrophy is a chronic cerebral vascular disease and falls under the categories of dementia and amnesia in Chinese medicine. Acupuncture can be helpful in the early stages of brain atrophy. Treatments can also be combined with moxibustion, physiotherapy, symptomatic treatment, massage, etc. Acupuncture points on the limbs, such as Neiguan, Shenmen, Hegu on the upper limbs, and Sanyinjiao, Zusanli on the lower limbs can be used to nourish the liver and kidneys, and calm the mind.