Does Syrinx Cause Numbness?

A syrinx may cause the following symptoms: Pain (sometimes severe, and usually concentrated in the neck, upper back, and shoulders; pain may occur in the lower back, stomach, or chest if the syrinx is located lower in the spinal cord) Weakness, especially in the hands and feet. Stiffness or numbness.

What symptoms does a syrinx cause?

What are the symptoms of syringomyelia?
  • a progressive weakness and pain in the back, shoulders, arms, or legs.
  • an inability to feel hot or cold.
  • a loss of pain sensation.
  • difficulty walking.
  • bowel and bladder function problems.
  • facial pain and numbness.
  • curvature of the spine, or scoliosis.

Can a syrinx cause neuropathy?

Syringomyelia causes various symptoms such as numbness, muscle atrophy, autonomic disorders, and neuropathic pain. Among those, neuropathic pain within the body or in the upper or lower extremities exerts a particularly devastating effect on the patients' quality of life.

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