With a spinal cord syrinx from T-1 -T-6, should I be worried that I will lose the functions of my lower body soon? Six vertebrae seems like a lot of are to cover, but I no little to nothing on the subject.
Of course I would like to know how you know you answer.
thanks
2007-11-22 05:11:56 · 2 answers · asked by whodunit 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Ok, can human answer me please? The first answer was merely cut and pasted, the other assumes that I have access to my doctor, and that I don't know it is due to trauma. I may not have specified earlier. I just think the size is unusually large, but I haven't found any conclusive evidence on size and location for this thing.
2007-11-22 07:22:06 · update #1
Apparently my question was too vague; I do not own any equipment that would allow me to know about this syrinx. Therefore, I've seen a doctor. I just have a lot of waiting between diagnosis and consultation. I can't see my neurosurgeon until they call me... which could be mos. If this is a hard concept to wrap your brain around, then you probably have private health insurance, which I do not.
2007-11-23 10:36:08 · update #2
Syringomyelia is the presence of a syrinx, an acquired cavity, within the spinal cord. Syringomyelia is often associated with trauma, arachnoidiits, or congenital defects of the nervous system (Chiari malformation). Syrinxes often affect the lower cervical region but can extend along the length of the entire spinal cord. The symptoms are classically a dissociated sensory loss where pain and temperature sensation is lost around the upper torso and arms while light touch sensation is preserved. This leads to painless burns on the arms. An MRI is most useful in defining the anatomy. In children, treating concurrent abnormalities such as a Chiari malformation can alleviate this condition. In adults, a post-traumatic syrinx can appear years after the original insult. Operative intervention is indicted for progression of symptoms. Small cavities are observed, while larger ones may respond to drainage directly or via a catheter.
Not according to the above, if these syrinx was serious they would drain them.
2007-11-22 06:14:14 · answer #1 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need to be asking your doctor this! A syrinx is a very serious thing. Also you need to make sure you do not have arnold chiari malformation.
2007-11-22 06:29:04 · answer #2 · answered by S P 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋