Syringomyelia, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Diseases

Syringomyelia is a disorder in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord
This cyst called a syrinx puts pressure on the spinal tissues and nerve blocks
Damage to the spinal cord often leads to progressive weakness
In the back, shoulders, and extremities, syringomyelia can cause stiffness.

Congenital cause is due to a brain abnormality called an Arnold–Chiari malformation
Acquired syringomyelia occurs as a traumatic, meningitic, hemorrhagic complication
Symptoms include pain, numbness, weakness, a...