{"product_id":"2940046479782","title":"Syringomyelia, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eSyringomyelia is a disorder in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord\u003cbr\u003eThis cyst called a syrinx puts pressure on the spinal tissues and nerve blocks\u003cbr\u003eDamage to the spinal cord often leads to progressive weakness\u003cbr\u003eIn the back, shoulders, and extremities, syringomyelia can cause stiffness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCongenital cause is due to a brain abnormality called an Arnold–Chiari malformation\u003cbr\u003eAcquired syringomyelia occurs as a traumatic, meningitic, hemorrhagic complication\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms include pain, numbness, weakness, and temperature disruption\u003cbr\u003eSyringomyelia can also adversely affect bowel, bladder and sexual function\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiagnosis of syringomyelia is now by (MRI) magnetic resonance imaging,\u003cbr\u003eThe first step after diagnosis is finding a neurosurgeon for removing the syrinx.\u003cbr\u003eSurgery results in stabilization or modest improvement in symptom.\u003cbr\u003eDraining syrinx fluid uses a shunt of CSF from the brain to the abdomen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Syringomyelia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Treatment of Syringomyelia:\u003cbr\u003eSurgery is usually recommended for individuals with syringomyelia.\u003cbr\u003eThe type of surgery and its location depend on the type of syringomyelia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Chiari malformation, the main goal of surgery is to provide more space at the base of the skull and upper neck without entering the brain or spinal cord.\u003cbr\u003eThis results in the primary cyst becoming much smaller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurgery results in stabilization or modest improvement in symptoms for most individuals with Chiari malformation.\u003cbr\u003eDelay in treatment may result in irreversible spinal cord injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecurrence of syringomyelia after surgery may make additional operations necessary; these may not be completely successful over the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn some individuals it may be necessary to drain the syrinx, which can be accomplished using a catheter, drainage tubes, and valves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis system is known as a shunt.\u003cbr\u003eShunts are used in both the communicating and non-communicating forms of the disorder.\u003cbr\u003eFirst, the surgeon must locate the syrinx.\u003cbr\u003eThen, the shunt is placed into it with the other end draining the syrinx fluid into a cavity, usually the abdomen.\u003cbr\u003eThis type of shunt is called a syringoperitoneal shunt.\u003cbr\u003eA shunt of CSF from the brain to the abdomen is called a ventriculoperitoneal shunt and is used in cases involving hydrocephalus.\u003cbr\u003eBy draining syrinx fluid or CSF, a shunt can halt the progression of symptoms and relieve pain, headache, and tightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is syringomyelia?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSyringomyelia is a disorder in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cyst called a syrinx expands and elongates over time, destroying a portion of the spinal cord from its center and expanding outward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a syrinx widens it compresses and injures nerve fibers that carry information from the brain to the extremities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamage to the spinal cord often leads to progressive weakness in the arms and legs, stiffness in the back, shoulders, arms, or legs and chronic severe pain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122117820656,"sku":"2940046479782","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046479782_p0.jpg?v=1764001530","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046479782","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}