In this article, we will discuss about the Symptoms of Syringomyelia. So, let’s gets started.
Symptoms
Symptoms of the spinal cord and corresponding nerve damage depend upon the location, size, and extent of the Syrinx (fluid-filled cyst) and is usually exacerbates when the syrinx puts pressure on the spinal cord. The symptoms develop slowly overtime and action such as coughing or straining triggers/increases the symptoms. Following are the symptoms of Syringomyelia:
Pain
Progressive weakness of the upper and lower extremities
Stiffness or tightness in the back (thoracic/lumbar), shoulders, cervical, arms or legs
Impaired sensation to pain, temperature (hot/cold) in the hands
Facial pain and numbness and/or headache
Numbness or tingling sensation on upper or lower extremities
Impaired balance along with gait (walking) abnormalities
Urinary or rectal incontinence
Sexual dysfunction
The curvature of the spine or Scoliosis (present as classical or only sign in children)