The symptoms of neurocysticercosis may depend on the location of the lesion, the extent of the infection, and your immune system. Many people with neurocysticercosis develop no symptoms, some people may take months to years to start developing symptoms.
Cysts, also known as cysticerci may develop in muscle. Eyes, brain, and spinal cord. The symptoms may also depend on the location, size, stage, and number of cysts.
Common symptoms may include:
- Seizures
- Chronic headaches
- Increased pressure in the brain
The most common symptom of neurocysticercosis are seizures and often the only indications for this condition.
Diagnosis of neurocysticercosis
The diagnosis of neurocysticercosis depends on the symptoms and the conditions.
Diagnosis of neurocysticercosis requires a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan or computer tomography (CT) scans.
Blood tests are useful to diagnose an infection. However, they are not always using light infections. In case you are diagnosed with neurocysticercosis, your doctor advises your family to get a blood test for intestinal tapeworm infection.
Your doctor and health care team may also perform an antibody-specific blood test to support the imaging tests.