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What Is The Prognosis For Syringomyelia?
Question: hello, i have just been diagnosed with syringomyelia after an mri on my cervical spine. i have some symptoms like muscle weakness, pins and needles sensation, headaches some dizziness. i had pain in my neck and it was like burning and sharp. i also have clumsiness where i drop my keys, and balance issues. i have noticed a bit of blurry vision in my left eye that comes and goes and i have problems with long distance vision. just wondering if anyone can explain syringomyelia for me, possible treatment options if any and how this disease can progress. i have been refered to a neurologist by my doctor.
Brief Answer:
Syringomyelia explained.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Syringomyelia is an excess of cerebrospinal fluid buildup inside the spinal cord caused mainly by conditions that affect the circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid.
Chiari malformation is one of the common conditions associated with syringomyelia.
Other conditions include trauma, hemorrhage, meningitis, tumors, arachnoiditis.
If left untreated syringomyelia and its associated symptoms progress over time by increasing the pressure on the spinal cord.
Treatment depends on the cause, is mainly surgical and aims to relieve the pressure on the spinal cord and restore a normal circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
Syringomyelia explained.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Syringomyelia is an excess of cerebrospinal fluid buildup inside the spinal cord caused mainly by conditions that affect the circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid.
Chiari malformation is one of the common conditions associated with syringomyelia.
Other conditions include trauma, hemorrhage, meningitis, tumors, arachnoiditis.
If left untreated syringomyelia and its associated symptoms progress over time by increasing the pressure on the spinal cord.
Treatment depends on the cause, is mainly surgical and aims to relieve the pressure on the spinal cord and restore a normal circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
thank you so much for your answer. so if i am a candidate for surgery will the surgery cure this or will i have to have repeat surgeries? what are the risks associated with the surgery? and is there anything i can take to help my muscles as i have weakness in some limbs.
Brief Answer:
Surgery is the preferred treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, syringomyelia and its cause are treated mostly by surgery.
Risk depends on the causing condition what type of surgery is indicated and also the success rate.
Please discuss with a Neurosurgeon about these issues.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
Surgery is the preferred treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, syringomyelia and its cause are treated mostly by surgery.
Risk depends on the causing condition what type of surgery is indicated and also the success rate.
Please discuss with a Neurosurgeon about these issues.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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