The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Chiari Malformation may include:
List of 14 Chiari Malformation Symptoms
Note that Chiari Malformation symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Chiari Malformation signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
Symptoms most often begin during infancy, although they may be delayed until adolescence or adulthood. Symptoms usually include vomiting, muscle weakness in the head and face, difficulty swallowing, and varying degrees of mental impairment. Paralysis of the arms and legs may also occur. As they grow older, adults and adolescents with Chiari malformation who previously were asymptomatic may show signs of progressive brain impairment, such as involuntary, rapid, downward eye movements. Other symptoms may include dizziness, headache, double vision, deafness, an impaired ability to coordinate movement, and episodes of acute pain in and around the eyes. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Chiari Malformation Information Page: NINDS)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Chiari Malformation article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:
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The phrase "signs of Chiari Malformation" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Chiari Malformation that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Chiari Malformation" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Chiari Malformation.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Chiari Malformation. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Chiari Malformation has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Chiari Malformation signs or Chiari Malformation symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Chiari Malformation may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Chiari Malformation symptoms.
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