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Content updated on 2022-06-02
What is moyamoya disease?
Moyamoya disease is a progressive disease of the artery in the brain. The constriction of these blood vessels causes blockages, which can lead to a stroke and seizures.
Symptoms related to moyamoya disease
Transient unilateral sensory disturbance
Field of vision suddenly became narrower or has blind spots
Transient restlessness (behavioral abnormalities)
Suddenly unable to walk normally for a short time
Sudden weakness on one side of the body that recovered
One side of the body (face, arms and legs) twitched or moved uncontrollably for a while
Headache
Questions your doctor may ask to check for moyamoya disease
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose moyamoya disease
Do you feel that your field of vision suddenly became narrower or has blind spots?
Were you suddenly unable to walk normally for a short time?
Did you have sudden weakness on one side of the body that recovered?
Did one side of your body (face, arms and legs) twitch or move uncontrollably for a while?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Treatment for moyamoya disease
Moyamoya disease is treated with surgery to correct the narrowed arteries in the brain. Medications may be recommend to manage some of the symptoms.
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