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Chiari malformation

Chiari malformation

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A structural abnormality in the brain in which the lower part of the brain (cerebellum) extends alongside the brainstem through the opening at the base of the skull.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Brain diseases • Brain malformations

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Ringing in ears
Neck pain
Dizziness
Headache
Difficulty swallowing
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Chiari malformation
Indomethacin
2
5 reviews

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Chiari malformation

Surgery

Neurosurgery

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