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Does Arnold Chiari Malformation Cause Ear Problems?
Hello, I have Arnold Chiari Malformation, I am 38 years old and was just diagnosed 3 years ago, it was diagnosed through an MRI, I have never had any symptoms, but lately, I have been having some very bad ear problems and my regular doctor said it was not infection. My tonsil is at an 8mm. Could this be the cause of my ear problems?
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You probably have arnold chiari type 1 malformation which is common and less severe type.Symptoms may be headache and neck pain.It is not usually associated with ear problems.If you have recurrent tonsillitis you can have ear problems.Please consult ent dr for the same
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