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,
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Headaches, (Especially if daily or in the lower back of the head)
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Painful Tension In Neck
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Fatigue
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Migraines
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Dizziness
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Visual Disturbances (loss of vision, spots in vision, double vision, seeing spots or "halos", nystagmus)
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Tingling/ Numbness In The Extremeties
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General Imbalance/ Clumsiness
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Memory Loss
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Restricted Movement
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Intolerance To Bright Light, Difficulty Adjusting To Light Change
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Vertigo From Position Change Or Sudden Standing
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Difficulty On Uneven Ground/ Feeling Ground Under Feet
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Poor/ Degrated Motor Skills
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Difficulty Nogotiating Steps
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Pressure/ Pain In The Kneck
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Pressure/ Pain Behind The Eyes (soreness in the eyeballs
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Back Pain
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Kneck Spasms
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Any Spasms
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Insomnia
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Ringing In Ears
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Swaying
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Pain When Shifting Positions
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Tingling On Scalp
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Intolerance To Loud/ Confusing Noises
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Decreased Sensation To Touch In Extremities
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Decreaased Sensitivity To Temperature
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Pain and/or Tension along Ear/Eye/Jaw Line
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Difficulty Swollowing/ Lump In Thrroat/ Sore Throat/ Swollen Lymph Nodes
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Drooling
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Spontaneous Vertigo
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Hand Tremors
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Poor Blood Circulation/ Cold Hands & Feet
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Sinus/ Mucous Problems
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Sleep Apnea
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Decreased Muscle Tone
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Pressure In Ears/ Ears Feel Clogged/ Liquid Coming Out Of Ears
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Nausea
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Difficulty Reading/ Focusing On Text
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Depth Preception Problems
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Burning Sensation
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Mentural Promlems/ Irregular Periods/ Extreme Cramps
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Fluid-Like Sounds In Ears (Like water running)
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Pulling Sensation While Sitting Or Standing
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Intense Itchiness With Profused Sweating
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Slurred Speach/ Feeling Like You Can't Get Your Words Out
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Gag Reflex Problems/ Lack Of Gag Reflex
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Pressure/Tension/Pain In Chest
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Loss Of Bladder Control
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Frequent Urination
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Dehydration/ Excessive Drinking
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Electric-Like Sensations
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Unequal Pupil Size
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Loss Of Taste
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Popping/ Cracking Sounds In Upper Kneck/ Back While Stretching
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Loss Of Sense Of Smell/ Sense Of Smell Problems
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Dry Skin And Lips
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Sudden Change Of Blood Pressure While Rising/Sitting
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Frequent Hiccups
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Skin Problems
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Color Blindness
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Thinning Hair
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Throbbing In Ears/Head/Throat
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Closing Throat While Lying Flat
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Vomit In Sleep/ Excessive Vomiting
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Swollen Face
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Low/High Body Temperature
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Low/High Blood Pressure
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Legs Feel Heavy
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"Strangling" Feeling
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"Floating" Sensation
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Thickening Of Finger/Toe Joints
If You Or Someone You Know Have Many Of These Symptoms, We Reccommend Having An MRI Of The Brain.