Signs & Symptoms of Chiari Malformation

 

There are many different symptoms caused by Chiari-too many to count. No two people have the same symptoms. Here are just a few symptoms that usually stand out in a person that has Chiari, 

 

 

  • Headaches, (Especially if daily or in the lower back of the head)

  • Painful Tension In Neck

  • Fatigue

  • Migraines

  • Dizziness

  • Visual Disturbances (loss of vision, spots in vision, double vision, seeing spots or "halos", nystagmus)

  • Tingling/ Numbness In The Extremeties

  • General Imbalance/ Clumsiness

  • Memory Loss 

  • Restricted Movement

  • Intolerance To Bright Light, Difficulty Adjusting To Light Change

  • Vertigo From Position Change Or Sudden Standing

  • Difficulty On Uneven Ground/ Feeling Ground Under Feet

  • Poor/ Degrated Motor Skills

  • Difficulty Nogotiating Steps

  • Pressure/ Pain In The Kneck

  • Pressure/ Pain Behind The Eyes (soreness in the eyeballs

  • Back Pain

  • Kneck Spasms

  • Any Spasms

  • Insomnia

  • Ringing In Ears

  • Swaying

  • Pain When Shifting Positions

  • Tingling On Scalp

  • Intolerance To Loud/ Confusing Noises

  • Decreased Sensation To Touch In Extremities

  • Decreaased Sensitivity To Temperature

  • Pain and/or Tension along Ear/Eye/Jaw Line

  • Difficulty Swollowing/ Lump In Thrroat/ Sore Throat/ Swollen Lymph Nodes

  • Drooling

  • Spontaneous Vertigo

  • Hand Tremors

  • Poor Blood Circulation/ Cold Hands & Feet

  • Sinus/ Mucous Problems 

  • Sleep Apnea

  • Decreased Muscle Tone

  • Pressure In Ears/ Ears Feel Clogged/ Liquid Coming Out Of Ears

  • Nausea

  • Difficulty Reading/ Focusing On Text

  • Depth Preception Problems

  • Burning Sensation

  • Mentural Promlems/ Irregular Periods/ Extreme Cramps

  • Fluid-Like Sounds In Ears (Like water running)

  • Pulling Sensation While Sitting Or Standing

  • Intense Itchiness With Profused Sweating

  • Slurred Speach/ Feeling Like You Can't Get  Your Words Out

  • Gag Reflex Problems/ Lack Of Gag Reflex

  • Pressure/Tension/Pain In Chest

  • Loss Of Bladder Control

  • Frequent Urination

  • Dehydration/ Excessive Drinking

  • Electric-Like Sensations

  • Unequal Pupil Size

  • Loss Of Taste

  • Popping/ Cracking Sounds In Upper Kneck/ Back While Stretching

  • Loss Of Sense Of Smell/ Sense Of Smell Problems

  • Dry Skin And Lips

  • Sudden Change Of Blood Pressure While Rising/Sitting

  • Frequent Hiccups

  • Skin Problems

  • Color Blindness

  • Thinning Hair

  • Throbbing In Ears/Head/Throat

  • Closing Throat While Lying Flat

  • Vomit In Sleep/ Excessive Vomiting

  • Swollen Face

  • Low/High Body Temperature

  • Low/High Blood Pressure

  • Legs Feel Heavy

  • "Strangling" Feeling

  • "Floating" Sensation

  • Thickening Of Finger/Toe Joints

 

If You Or Someone You Know Have Many Of These Symptoms, We Reccommend Having An MRI Of The Brain.

 

 

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