Chiari Malformation - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Chiari malformation previously called an Arnold-Chiari malformation is a condition in which the lower part of the brain pushes down into the spinal canal.

Symptoms-

Balance Disorder

Blurred vision

Coordination problem

Depression

Difficulty swallowing

Dizziness

Double vision

Feeling sick

Gait Abnormality

Headaches

Hearing loss

Hoarseness

Insomnia

Muscle weakness

Neck pain

Numbness and tingling of the hands and feet

Scoliosis

Sensitivity to light

Sleep apnea

Slow heart rhythm

Tinnitus

Weakness

Causes-
The exact cause of Chiari malformations is unknown. Risk factors are
Brain tumor

Hydrocephalus

Exposure to hazardous chemicals, illegal drugs, or alcohol during pregnancy

Genetic mutations

Infection or a high fever during pregnancy

Insufficient nutrients during pregnancy

Myelomeningocele ( a type of spina bifida)

Syringomyelia

Tethered spinal cord

Traumatic injury, disease, or infection of the spine

Specialists to Visit -

Neurologist

Neurosurgeon

Pediatrician

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References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.brainandspine.org.uk
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.aans.org
https://www.ninds.nih.gov