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Since the spinal cord connects the brain to nerves in the extremities, this damage results in pain, weakness, and stiffness in the back, shoulders, arms, or legs. Other symptoms may include headaches and a loss of the ability to feel extremes of hot or cold, especially in the hands. Each patient experiences a different combination of symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has significantly increased the number of syringomyelia cases diagnosed in the beginning stages of the disorder. Signs of the disorder tend to develop slowly, although sudden onset may occur with coughing or straining. If not treated surgically, syringomyelia often leads to progressive weakness in the arms and legs, loss of hand sensation, and chronic, severe pain. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Syringomyelia Information Page: NINDS)
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Syringomyelia. This signs and symptoms information for Syringomyelia has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Syringomyelia signs or Syringomyelia symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Syringomyelia 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 Syringomyelia symptoms.
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