Posterior falx calcification seen on NCCT head is usually a normal, age-related or incidental finding (calcium deposition in the membrane between brain hemispheres) and by itself typically does not cause symptoms like mood changes, headache, numbness, or vomiting. Since your EEG is normal, your current symptoms are more likely related to another neurological, psychiatric, metabolic, or stress-related condition that needs proper evaluation.
You should consult a Neurology specialist for full assessment (neurological exam, possible MRI brain, vitamin levels, thyroid tests) and also consider a Psychiatry consultation because severe mood swings, irritability, and sleeplessness affecting life need treatment.
Seek urgent care if headache becomes severe, vomiting persists, weakness worsens, or you develop seizures, vision problems, or difficulty walking.
Hello AYUSHI, thank you for sharing your concern. Calcification of the posterior falx cerebri is very commonly an incidental and benign finding. It is often age-related or physiological and usually does NOT cause symptoms. Since your EEG is normal, there is no evidence of seizure-related abnormal brain activity. So, your CT finding is very unlikely to be the cause of your symptoms.
Your symptoms suggest Anxiety disorder/ Tension type headache/ Vitamin deficiencies, etc.
Get yourself urgently evaluated if- Progressive weakness on one side. Loss of bladder/bowel control. Severe sudden “worst headache of life”. Persistent vomiting with severe headache. Visual loss. If none of these are present, serious brain pathology is less likely.
I would suggest these tests and share the repors- CBC, TSH FT3 FT4, Random Blood sugar.
I also advise Sleep correction, Stress management & Psychiatric evaluation if mood symptoms are severe.
Also start these nutritional supplements - -Tab. Methylcobalamin 1500mcg at night × 1 month. - Softgel Vit-D3 60,000 IU once weekly × 4 weeks, then once a month for next 6 months.
Feel free to reach out again.
Regards, Dr. Nirav Jain MBBS, D.Fam.Medicine
Hello dear See calcification especially in the falx cerebelli area is not related with your symptoms. In fact it is usually found in healthy individuals and doesn’t requires any treatment Please get following tests done for confirmation of exact diagnosis and best treatment and for safety please donot take any medication without consulting the concerned physician i.e general physician medicine Esr CBC Serum tsh Serum ferritin Lft Rft Vitamin b12 and b3 Serum RBS Hb ECG repeat Serum.calcium Hopefully you recover soon Regards
The finding of posterior falx calcification on an NCCT head scan is relatively common and often considered benign, particularly as people age. It’s not typically associated with neurological symptoms, but anytime there’s a combination of radiologic findings with symptoms like mood swings, irritability, sleeplessness, restlessness, permanent headaches, numbness in the lower limb, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and weakness, a comprehensive evaluation is warranted to rule out any serious underlying conditions. First, it’s crucial to distinguish whether these symptoms could potentially be linked to a central nervous system disorder or if they’re indicative of something systemic. Given the normal EEG, epilepsy or other convulsive disorders are less likely, though EEGs can sometimes miss intermittent seizures. That said, the symptoms you’re experiencing, particularly the headaches, numbness, and dizziness, might suggest a need to look into other causes such as migraines or tension-type headaches. Migraines, for instance, can lead to symptoms including mood changes and nausea. It’s also important to consider metabolic disorders (like thyroid issues), vitamin deficiencies, or even side effects from medications as potential contributors to these symptoms. I’d recommend discussing a detailed history with your healthcare provider or a neurologist, who may consider further testing, such as blood work or a possibly MRI scan if indicated, to look for other structural or functional issues. Addressing lifestyle factors—such as stress, sleep quality, and nutrition—might also be beneficial in managing and potentially alleviating some symptoms. However, if symptoms worsen, particularly if they involve weakness or changes in consciousness, medical advice should be sought promptly.
posterior falx calcification seen on an NCCT head is usually an incidental and benign finding, meaning it is commonly seen in many healthy people and often does not cause symptoms by itself. The falx is a normal fold of brain covering tissue, and small calcifications there are typically age-related or physiological, not dangerous. Since your Electroencephalography (EEG) is normal, serious seizure-related or structural brain disorders are less likely. Your symptoms—mood swings, irritability, poor sleep, restlessness, headaches, dizziness, weakness, and numbness—are more often linked to stress, anxiety, migraine, vitamin deficiencies (like B12), or hormonal issues rather than the calcification itself. However, persistent headache and limb numbness should still be evaluated by a neurologist to rule out causes such as Migraine or Vitamin B12 deficiency. In conclusion, the calcification is most likely harmless and unrelated, but your symptoms need proper medical assessment, stress management, sleep improvement, and basic blood tests to identify the real cause and guide treatment.
Hello Ayushi
I can see you have posterior falx calcification on your NCCT head with normal EEG, and you’re experiencing multiple symptoms. Let me understand your situation better.
Important clarifications: 1. The posterior falx calcification—did the radiologist mention: - Whether it’s incidental (found by chance) or causing symptoms? - Its size? - Any recommendation for follow-up imaging? 2. Your symptoms timeline—did they start: - Before the NCCT, or - Around the time you got the scan done? 3. The numbness in lower limbs—is it: - Both legs equally, or one side more? - Constant or comes and goes? - Associated with weakness when walking? 4. The headaches—are they: - Daily and constant, or - Episodic (come and go)? - Worse at specific times (morning, evening)? - Any pattern with your mood swings? 5. Nausea and vomiting—how often? - Daily, or occasional? - Related to eating or independent? 6. Have you consulted a neurologist about these symptoms and the calcification finding?
The calcification itself may or may not be causing your symptoms—we need to understand the pattern better.
Thank you
