Respuesta :

Generally, there are two forms of syringomyelia: congenital and acquired. Syringomyelia causes a wide variety of neuropathic symptoms due to damage of the spinal cord. If a tumor is causing syringomyelia, removing the tumor is the treatment of choice and almost always eliminates the syrinx.

Symptoms of Syringomyelia:  

  • pain
  • progressive weakness in the arms and legs
  • stiffness in the back, shoulders, neck, arms, or legs
  • headaches
  • loss of sensitivity to pain or hot and cold, especially in the hands
  • numbness or tingling
  • imbalance
  • loss of bowel and bladder control