The craniovertebral junction (CVJ) comprises the occiput, foramen magnum, and the first two cervical vertebrae. The anomalies of CVJ may be congenital or acquired. The clinical features are due to the brain stem and spinal cord compression. It includes recurrent occipital headaches, neck aches, nerve palsy, etc.
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I have dizziness for a year. Can I get cured by taking medicines?
Query: Hi doctor, Please have a look on my reports. I have dizziness for the past 1 year. Kindly answer my questions below. I do not know how it could happen for me. Can this get cured with medicine? If not, do I need to get any surgery? Will it be a minor or major surgery? Is there any other way of treatm... Read Full »
Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a congenital developmental problem and the exact reason why it happens is not postulated. The pathophysiology is that the segment of an embryo which forms the area of craniovertebral junction has some genetic defects. It cannot be cured with medicines. Yes, surgery ... Read Full »