Syringomyelia
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Syringomyelia is a condition in which a fluid-filled cavity forms within the spinal cord, which can expand over time and affect the signals that travel between the body and the brain.
Common symptoms: It usually presents with loss of sensitivity to pain or temperature, weakness in the arms or hands, stiffness and, at times, neck or back pain.
Common causes: It is frequently related to changes in the junction between the skull and the spine, as well as to a history of injuries or processes that affect the spinal cord.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist and the neurosurgeon are the ones who assess this type of spinal cord condition. When progressive numbness or unexplained weakness appears, it is worth requesting a professional evaluation.
Data on 11 doctors who treat syringomyelia
Which specialist treats syringomyelia?
Syringomyelia is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, neurologist, pediatric surgeon, pediatric urologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in syringomyelia
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Dr. Christian Jonathan Villarreal Vidal
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Dr. Nadia Soler Quiñones
Dr. Leslie Ramirez Angoa
Dr. Claudia Rocha
Dr. Ximena Cortés Núñez
Dr. Paulina Arellano Álvarez
Dr. Pedro Gutiérrez Navarro
Frequently asked questions
What is syringomyelia?
Syringomyelia is a condition in which a fluid-filled cavity forms within the spinal cord, which can expand over time and affect the signals that travel between the body and the brain.
Which doctor treats syringomyelia?
Syringomyelia is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, neurologist, pediatric surgeon, pediatric urologist.