What is Syrinx?
Syrinx is a neurological cavity filled with liquid or cyst found in the spine. This may be the result of a number of causes, including a congenital spine disorder, spinal cord tumor or traumatic damage. The cyst can develop months to years after injury or scarring of the spine due to spinal surgery. If Syrinx appears in the spinal cord, the condition is referred to as a syringe. If this happens in the brain stem, it is called a syringe. This causes the brain tissue and the brain stem to be pushed down into the spine. Syrinx creates a blockage of normal cerebrospinal fluid flow (CSF). It can develop at any stage of life and, depending on how quickly it expands, symptoms may occur for a long time. The uterine area of the spine is most commonly affected; This is a part of the spine directly according to thebka. The loss of temperature and sensitivity of the pain may be the first symptom of the syringe and was often recognized by a painless burning or cut, which caused a person to seek medical attention. Weakness, wasting of muscle or atrophy and loss orThe weakening of reflexes may be progressive symptoms.
Other symptoms may include pain and stiffness of the back, arms and legs, anesthesia of the face or pain, intestines and bladder or spasticity of the legs. We can also see scoliosis or curvature of the spine and joint deformation of shoulders, elbows or wrists. All these symptoms, albeit characteristic of a syringe, can also be signs of other health conditions, so the medical council should be sought for proper diagnosis.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is likely to be performed by a doctor to diagnose the condition. It uses radio waves and magnetic fields to produce three -dimensional spine and allows easy recognition of Syrinx. More MRIs can be made to monitor its progress during treatment.
There is no medicine for the treatment of a syringe. In most cases, surgery will be performed to either release Syrinx; Remove obstruction that causes to correct the basic malformation; or insert a short circuit that allows normal CSF flow. Thorough tracking is recommended because Syrinx can be repeated. Despite surgical intervention and rehabilitation therapy, some neurological symptoms may never be solved.