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what is post pregnancy sagittal sinus thrombosis?


This is thrombosis (blood clot) forming in the in one of the sinuses ("blood veins") in the brain. The cause for 20% is not known. There are cases associated with dehydration and some have been noted either during pregnancy or few days after delivery. Links for 2 Cases reported below
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15702064&dopt=Abstract
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7609806&dopt=Abstract

It can also be associated with bleeding disorders. Treatment includes giving fluids, anticoagulants such as heparin and interventional radiologic procedures  (+ info)

What happens if more fluid is made than is absorbed in the superior sagittal sinus?


swelling and pain  (+ info)

Is there anyone out there who suffers or has suffered with sagital sinus venous thrombosis?


I have been diagnosed with a blood clot in my brain and just wanted to know if there is anyone out there who has this or has had it. I was looking at getting it touch with someone as I am struggling to come to terms with it and deal with it as I was diagnosed with it a week after having my baby
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I'm guessing that having a blood clot in the brain is potentially fatal... right?

Well even if it isn't, you should definantely seek help.
Go see your doc, they can sort out all the support networking you need, and give you some good advice.

Or if your not the type to talk with strangers then talk it over with close friends.

Keep smiling and good luck!


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my friend has cavernous sinus thrombosis?


what is that? how long will he be in the hospital?
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the cavernous sinus is an area inside of skull that is just space that receives blood from vessels in different parts of your head like the face, b'c it gets blood from many sources and its doesnt have much outflow, it can form clots, which is what a thrombosis is

so he basically has a blood clot in his head

its hard to say how long he needs to be in the hospital. he will need to have antibiotics gven through an iv, and depending on how he does he could be in there for 2-5 weeks  (+ info)

thrombosis?


four weeks ago i was diagnosed with a left sinus aterial thrombosis, can i die from this? i am very scared because i had four seizures back to back and that was how i was diagnosed with this. i am currently on blood thinners but i still feel sick and strong sharp needle pains on my left side of my head i also feel a strong pressure on the back of my head and feels as its going to burst. i feel weak with just no energy to do anything, and most of all sometimes i am not hungry at all.i am 29 yrs old and have three young kids and i am scared that i won't be here for long...pls help me...i been going to through so many test and now have been reffered to a hematologist to see if i have a rare cancer that might be causing the thrombosis.....help me...
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mri/mrv scan show I have a relative narrowing of the superior sagittal sinus. Anybody know about this?


I have Lupus disease (SLE), antiphospholipid syndrome and Sjogrens syndrome. I have long history of lack of reflex response and regular hear and neckpain. More recently get feeling head is going to explodeand legs go numb. Hand and feet are quite numb a lot of the time. I was hoping somebody medical or with same results of MRI/MRV scan could explain the implications of such.
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The superior sagital sinus is an open space at the top of the brain that acts as a vein and takes blood away. If yours is narrow it would cause you to have terrible headaches and could possibly lead to stroke (if it was bad enough). Because lupus is an autoimmune attack of the lining of blood vessels it could be caused by your present conditions. If all else fails the best way to ease the symptoms of this and other chronic illness is to go on a very healthy diet, usually vegeterian.  (+ info)

Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis?


Um... I'm seriously worried. I had/have a tooth abscess thing above my top tooth, the one to the left of my very front teeth. The bubble pretty much popped, but it's still kind of there and still is a little sensitive.
Now, the sensitive part on my gums seems to have moved upwards, and I can feel it next to my nose, like kind of where my sinuses are. It's NOT pain, but like fluid is in there and it's a weird kind of light pressure. I am SO worried that the infection is moving up closer to my brain.
I have a dentist apt. on Mon. morning, but I'm worried.. what if something bad happens before then. Is it possible that I have that Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis thing? I heard that's deadly, and that it's dangerous to have an infection here. I had an dentist apt. a few weeks ago, when my tooth still hurt, but he didn't mention me taking any meds or anything for this. But he was also a crappy dentist, which is why I have a new apt tomorrow with someone else.
But, could this be really serious?
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Probably not, it is most likely pressure from the swelling, I would wait until monday unless there is any noticable worsening of the condition.  (+ info)

I want to know about Cerebral Vein Thrombosis Venous Sinus Thrombosis?


Hello,

I am a 23 year old woman that has recently been diagnosed with cerebral vein thrombosis/Venous sinus thrombosis. I have not encountered many Dr.'s that have dealt with my condition before. I recently transfered from the Southern California Kaiser were no one had dealt with this before to the Northern California Kaiser where I just met a nuerologist that has seen it a few times... Well I wanted to know if there is anyone out there that could give me any advice about my condition... I could use the help. It would also be releaving knowing there are other people like me with this... The thromnosis is in the Left internal juguar, Left transverse sinus and the Left sigmoid sinus.

Thanks,

Jess
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What is the best treatment for Left Sinus Thrombosis?


I came to know via MRI & MRV that there is blockage in my left sinus, they called it Left Sinus Thrombosis. PGI & Silver Oaks, Mohali kept me on treatment of Warfarin 6mg daily + Diamox 250mg Daily 4 Tabs. continuously for 4-5 months but no relief so far.

Then I contacted another Neuro Surgeon, who told me that this is not the treatment for this problem. He is giving me Decdak 8mg daily + Diamox 250mg - 3 Tab. + Delok 30 - 1 tab.. He is reducing the Decdak quantity after 15 days like 8mg to 6mg and so on.

Now can anybody tell if the treatment being given is correct or no ?
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What's an easy way to remember sagittal and coronal plane?


Sagittal cuts you into left and right portions, coronal cuts you into anterior and posterior portions, correct?

Sometimes I get the two mixed up. What's a good way to remember them? Thanks.
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There is nothing to mix up.

Make sagittal plane your priority. Remember that it is used for the left/right heart borders...

Followed by the axial plane, for lung, liver borders, for example.

Least used is the coronal.

You may try SAC, for sagittal, axial, coronal.  (+ info)

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