Chiari malformation (kee-AH-ree mal-for-MAY-shun) is a condition in which brain tissue extends into your spinal canal.
It occurs when part of your skull is abnormally small or misshapen, pressing on your brain and forcing it downward.
Requires a medical diagnosis
Symptoms include pain and trouble swallowing.
Pain areas: in the neck
Muscular: muscle weakness, problems with coordination, stiff muscles, or overactive reflexes
Sensory: pins and needles, reduced sensation of touch, or uncomfortable tingling and burning
Visual: blurred vision, double vision, or sensitivity to light
Also common: difficulty swallowing, headache, impaired voice, nausea, rapid involuntary eye movement, ringing in the ears, or vertigo
Treatment depends on severity : Treatment may involve monitoring and surgery. Medication may be given to manage symptoms such as pain.
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