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The pineal gland cyst is a benign neoplastic lesion, i.e. one that does not metastasize to other organs. The pineal gland itself is the organ responsible for the secretion of melatonin, it regulates the circadian rhythm of the body and thus allows for a physiological, deep sleep. The pineal gland cyst usually has no visible symptoms. However, if it already leads to their formation, then the most common cause is affecting the neighboring structures of the brain by putting pressure on them. What are the causes of pineal gland cysts, and are there ways to cure it?
Pineal cyst – causes
Pineal cyst is filled with a fluid usually containing so-called inflammatory cells such as leukocytes, macrophages or lymphocytes and is surrounded by epithelium or other tissue.
It is not known what is the immediate cause of arising pineal gland cysts. On rising pineal gland cysts unsuitable lifestyle or diet is unaffected. Statistics show that pineal cyst it most often affects young people, especially women. Scientists explain this by the fact that at this stage of life, the tissue that makes up the pineal gland undergoes numerous transformations. Pineal sand may then appear or form pineal cyst.
Pineal gland cyst – symptoms
Pineal cyst most often it does not give any noticeable symptoms. People with whom it developed pineal cyst, however, at some point they may start to experience some unpleasant symptoms, such as a persistent headache. It is quite characteristic symptomsbecause the pain does not stop even after taking pain medications. The cause of this is oppression pineal gland cysts on adjacent brain structures, which, for example, are involved in regulating the flow of the cerebrospinal fluid. Other symptoms indicative of growth pineal gland cysts and pressing it on the brain structures are long-term migraines (lasting up to 72 hours), insomnia, sleep and wake disorders, problems with proper vision related to the limitation of the movement of the eyeballs or the appearance of nystagmus or strabismus.
Because pineal cyst usually takes place asymptomatic, a sick person most often learns about this fact only during computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging.
Pineal cyst – treatment
Treatment pineal gland cysts it is liquidation symptoms. Because symptoms they only appear most often when pineal cyst it grows and begins to put pressure on other organs in the brain, causing it pain, and you need to take painkillers. So they will be ibuprofen, paracetamol or other, much stronger drugs that will be able to help fight pain, e.g. ketoprofen.
If pineal cyst be able to diagnose, remember to periodically check the changes, at least every three months. Initially small pineal cyst it may grow in size over time and cause significant discomfort. If pineal cyst it is too large and causes very burdensome effects for the comfort of life, the doctor may decide to remove it surgically. Therefore, the person diagnosed with pineal cystmust be under Constant care a specialist doctor who – if necessary – intervenes in time. It is also important to inform your doctor about any symptoms on the part of the organism, even those that seem trivial and meaningless, as they may suggest expansion pineal gland cysts.
Pineal cyst – prognosis
Regarding prognosis in case of pineal gland cysts, it should be recalled and clearly stated that this lesion is a benign neoplasm. This means that it does not metastasize to other organs, does not infiltrate other organs and does not pose a direct threat to life. Some patients diagnosed with pineal cyst, they never start treatment, but only control the growth of the lesion from time to time. In other patients it may even be absorbed pineal gland cysts or reducing its size. This usually applies to menopausal women, who experience major changes in the hormonal balance.
Pineal gland cyst – prophylaxis
Prevention in case of pineal gland cysts is negligible. It is hard to avoid the occurrence of the change itself, because it is usually not genetically determined, and it is not influenced by the lifestyle. However, in a situation where pineal cyst develops, it is absolutely necessary to control its growth, as its overgrowth may lead to a rupture cysts.