Vein of the Striatum

**Vein striatum** is a small vein that connects the hemispheres of the brain to the front of the body. It is located in the cerebral cortex, which makes it very difficult to detect and treat. The veins of the striatum play an important role in the blood supply to the brain and provide it with oxygen and nutrients. However, in some cases, the striatal vein can cause headaches, increased intracranial pressure and other neurological diseases.

**Causes and Symptoms** The most common reason why a striatal vein can become a problem is because it is narrowed or blocked. This can occur due to many factors, including atherosclerosis (hardening and narrowing of blood vessel walls), tumors, hereditary diseases, congenital abnormalities, and others. Narrowing of the striatal vein can lead to the formation of blood clots, which can block blood flow to the brain. In this case, headache, dizziness, nausea and other unpleasant symptoms are observed.

However, not only narrowing and blockage are dangerous for the veins of the striatum. Sometimes the striatal vein may be