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Need Treatment For Chiari Malformation.

My 20 year old daughter has scoliosis and has just been diagnosed with a Chiari I malformation. Is there a way we can get a doctor at the Mayo Clinic to see her or do we need a referral. We d are considering surgery as her headaches are getting more frequent and more intense.
Thu, 23 Feb 2017
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Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.

Chiari Malformation may cause Obstruction to CSF Flow. This causes headache. Same way, there may be syrinx formation which causes weakness of muscles of spine and this weakness leads to scoliosis

Since There is Scoliosis along with frequent headaches, She needs surgery at the earliest. Please get referral letter from your primary care physician.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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Need Treatment For Chiari Malformation.

Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Chiari Malformation may cause Obstruction to CSF Flow. This causes headache. Same way, there may be syrinx formation which causes weakness of muscles of spine and this weakness leads to scoliosis Since There is Scoliosis along with frequent headaches, She needs surgery at the earliest. Please get referral letter from your primary care physician. Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.