Arachnoid cyst
Arachnoid cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Arachnoid cyst
The following symptoms have been associated with Arachnoid cyst in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Abdominal pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) and perc...
Back pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...
Blurred vision
Lack of sharpness of vision resulting in the inability to see fine detail....
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Diplopia
Diplopia is a condition in which a single object is perceived as two images, it is also known as double vision...
Distal muscle weakness
Reduced strength of the musculature of the distal extremities....
Facial palsy
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Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Hemiparesis
Loss of strength in the arm, leg, and sometimes face on one side of the body. Hemiplegia refers to a complete ...
Insomnia
Persistent difficulty in starting or maintaining sleep, or waking up earlier than desired, despite having adeq...
Lower limb muscle weakness
Weakness of the muscles of the legs....
Memory impairment
An impairment of memory as manifested by a reduced ability to remember things such as dates and names, and inc...
Nausea
A sensation of unease in the stomach together with an urge to vomit....
Paresthesia
Abnormal sensations such as tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin with no apparent physical cause....
Poor appetite
A reduced desire to eat....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Urinary incontinence
Loss of the ability to control the urinary bladder leading to involuntary urination....
Vertigo
An abnormal sensation of spinning while the body is actually stationary....
Tests used to investigate Arachnoid cyst
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Arachnoid cyst. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arachnoid cyst?
Arachnoid cyst is a health condition described in medical literature. Arachnoid cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Arachnoid cyst?
Arachnoid cyst is associated with 18 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abdominal pain, Back pain, Blurred vision, Depression, Diplopia, Distal muscle weakness. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Arachnoid cyst diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Arachnoid cyst include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Arachnoid cyst, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.