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What Is Chiari 1 Malformation?
Chiari I malformation is an uncommon congenital (present at birth) disorder in which the posterior fossa (rear cranial cavity) is not large enough and, as a result, causes the lower part of the cerebellum (referred to as the “tonsils” of the brain) to protrude down into the spinal ... read more>> |
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| Symptoms |
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Symptoms: Chiari 1 Malformation
“When symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and fatigue persist, they often rob a person of their quality of life. Though not everyone experiencing these symptoms is suffering from Chiari I Malformation, for those that are, we’re here to provide answers and options. We’re here to hel ... read more>> |
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| Treatment |
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Treatment of the Chiari 1 Malformation Patients presenting with symptoms from the Chiari malformation often have received a variety of therapies. This can include medications such as analgesics, anti-inflammatories, sedatives, anticonvulsants, antispasmotics, diuretics, and steroids. Evaluation by a neurologist to evaluate for other neurologi ... read more>> |
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