Patient's question:
Friend carefully checked out the tonsil hernia of the cerebellum, spinal cord cavity, hello, this disease can be treated?Doctor's answer:
The tonsillar herniation of the cerebellar tonsil with syringomyelia is caused by abnormal development in the foramen magnum area, increased pressure in the posterior cranial fossa, and compression of the lower part of the medulla oblongata, cerebellar tonsil, and fourth ventricle against the foramen magnum due to downward displacement. Due to obstruction of the fifth ventricle's outflow tract, the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid is obstructed, which can easily lead to obstructive hydrocephalus. Additionally, syringomyelia can cause symptoms such as limb weakness, numbness, and pain. Treatment is primarily based on surgical intervention.