Treatments for Syringomyelia

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Syringomyelia: Introduction
Treatment list for Syringomyelia
News about treatments
Discussion of treatments for Syringomyelia
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Syringomyelia: Introduction

Treatment List for Syringomyelia

The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Syringomyelia includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

Surgery
Drainage of cyst
No treatment - sometimes possible to avoid treatments if there is no progression.
Avoid straining

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Medical news summaries about treatments for Syringomyelia:

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Discussion of treatments for Syringomyelia:

Surgery is usually recommended for syringomyelia patients. Recurrence of syringomyelia after surgery may make additional operations necessary; these may not be completely successful over the long term.

In some patients it may be necessary to drain the syrinx, which can be accomplished using a catheter, drainage tubes, and valves.

In the absence of symptoms, syringomyelia is usually not treated. In addition, a physician may recommend not treating the condition in patients of advanced age or in cases where there is no progression of symptoms. Whether treated or not, many patients will be told to avoid activities that involve straining. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Syringomyelia Information Page: NINDS)