A Chiari Malformation is a defect in the structure of the cerebellum. The cerebellum is the part of the brain that controls balance. A Chiari Malformation may be congenital or develop later in life.
Fast Facts:
- Different types
- Symptoms: migraine headaches, vertigo, neck pain
- Chiropractic care can worsen symptoms
- Thought to be rare, now more and more people being diagnosed
- Early diagnosis very important
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have a Chiari Malformation, please consult your doctor.
Chiari Malformation Causes, Risk Factors and Complications
- MayoClinic.com: Chiari Malformation: Causes | Risk Factors | Complications
Chiari Malformation Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Chiari Malformation
Anyone have any experience with Chiari Malformation - Type 1 (especially in children)? Liam was just diagnosed.(1 Answer)
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Chiari malformations are structural defects of the cerebellum and brainstem, in which these parts of the brain protrude through the base of the skull and into the spinal ...
Do you know anything about Chiari Malformation I need your advice PLEASE!(1 Answer)
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According to the National Institute on Neurological Disorders and Stroke (http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/chiari/detail_chiari.htm): "Chiari malformations (CMs) are structural defects in the cerebellum ...
