Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I can't sleep, which greatly affects my work efficiency. My friend recommended going to the neurology department for a check-up. How is the treatment for spinal cord cavernoma?Doctor's answer:
For patients with larger ventricles and spinal canal obstruction, cervical laminectomy decompression surgery can be performed. If there are deformities potentially related to the cause, such as atlantooccipital deformities or tonsillar herniation, suboccipital decompression and surgical correction may be considered. Spinal cord cavity drainage can also be performed, primarily to remove fluid from the cavity, reduce pressure on the spinal cord, alleviate symptoms, and slow the progression of the disease. For milder cases, follow-up observation may be sufficient.Spinal cord cavitation is a chronic and difficult-to-treat condition. If we discover that we have the disease, it is crucial to seek immediate medical evaluation for systematic examination. This allows for targeted treatment and early recovery.