The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Chiari Malformation includes the 14 symptoms listed below:
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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)
When considering symptoms of Chiari Malformation, it is also important to consider Chiari Malformation as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Chiari Malformation may cause:
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Chiari Malformation. This signs and symptoms information 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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