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Suggest Treatment For Chiari 1 Malformation
Im a 43 year old male I was diagnosed with Syringomyelia 10 years ago after a head injury. Ihave had constant pain, headches. Some loss of motor function. With my MRI s Ive had multiple ones I was told I have a syrinx from trauma. I get MRI s every couple of years. My last one the radiologist said I have a chiari 1 malfornmation. My internist told me over the phone I was probably born w/ it. He said I need to see a neurosurgeon. Q. how could they have missed this for a decade? Why is this so hard to treat? Is there a cure on the horizon
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Hello,
Chiari malformation is generally an inborn condition, however, the symptoms appear later in life. Trauma does not cause it. In your case, since the symptoms seem to be significant, surgery is necessary. It is not a simple condition, but it is not hard to be treated. Consult with a Neurosurgeon.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
Chiari malformation is generally an inborn condition, however, the symptoms appear later in life. Trauma does not cause it. In your case, since the symptoms seem to be significant, surgery is necessary. It is not a simple condition, but it is not hard to be treated. Consult with a Neurosurgeon.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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