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.
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.
Specialties that treat syringomyelia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in syringomyelia
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dr. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dr. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dr. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Dr. Edgar Sanchez-Uribe
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.