What is syringomyelia?
Syringomyelia is a disorder in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord. This cyst, called a syrinx, expands and elongates over time, destroying the center of the cord. Causes may be congenital (present at birth) or result from trauma, meningitis, hemorrhage or tumor growth.
How do members experience syringomyelia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with syringomyelia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for syringomyelia*
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Who has syringomyelia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 13 | |
| 30s | 46 | |
| 40s | 77 | |
| 50s | 80 | |
| 60s | 58 | |
| 70+ | 34 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 55 | |
| Female | 245 |
Talk to people with syringomyelia
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