Neurocysticercosis Causing Swelling in the
Brain
Neurocysticercosis
is the most severe form of Cysticercosis and occurs in the
Central Nervous System (CNS). Symptoms usually start when
the cysts are in the process of dying, which causes the brain
to swell. The symptoms are: seizures, headaches, lack of attention,
difficulty with balance, and general confusion. When the cysts
die the tapeworm will form a hard shell around itself, then
the swelling will go down and the symptoms will dissipate.
Death can occur with severe infections of Neurocysticercosis.
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