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yes it can be passed to your children or close family members like your neices or nephews doctors havent proved it yet but my mom had chiari then her nephew got ity and now me and my sister has it so that answers your question right there
here's another story my mum has chiari and its passed onto me my mum has all types of surgery and im only 12 so im looking for the future and also im getting all the symptons of chriari so if you have chriari go check from the doctor its what i had to do
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoyes this does. A child with little controll over muscles of face can experience speaking difficulties wich leads to frustration. Moreover the excusiating headaches do nothing for ones mood. Frequently chiari is caused by mumps virus and other inflamations in the brain such as b-12 dificiency,hep-b vaccination ect.
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What is an Arnold-Chiari malformation?
An Arnold-Chiari malformation is an alternative name for a Chiari malformation, a malformation of the brain consisting of a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum.
What does low lying cerebellar tonsils mean?
Arnold Chiari malformation
Can Chiari malformation be cured with surgery?
Can Chiari Malformation be cured with sugery?
What deficiency causes a child to be born with Arnold Chiari malformation?
From this website(see link- quite technical) it appears tha no-one knows what causes it though there may be a genetic compnent.
What is mild cerebellar tonsillar ectopia?
It's the decent of the cerebral tonsils through the Forman magnum. Aka low lying c.t. , chiari 0 or 1, brain herniation. It can cause many symptoms! And there is no cure, sometimes surgery works but not promising. No doctors really give it credit and say it can't cause a lot of the symptoms people with it complain about, except I find it funny no one with this knows one another but has the same story to tell. So anyways, if you have it and have symptoms you are pretty much f***ed cause no one knows $#¡+ about it. Haha!! Upright health website has great information on it. Check it out!
Can chiari malformation be passed down to your kids?
Yes, it is a hereditary disease.
Does Arnold-Chiari Malformation have heredity characteristics?
yes it is. but not all children may inherit the malformation,
What is an Arnold-Chiari malformation?
An Arnold-Chiari malformation is an alternative name for a Chiari malformation, a malformation of the brain consisting of a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum.
What is the difference between an Arnold Chiari Malformation and Chiari Malformation?
An AVM is an arteriovenous malformation, so it is a malformation that connects arteries and veins, while a Chiari Malformation (more commonly referred to as an Arnold-Chiari Malformation) is one where part of the brain herniates (pushes through) the base of the skull.
Is Arnold Chiari curable in adults?
Chiari malformation is curable by surgery.
Is ms same as chiari malformation?
no
What is karie malformation?
The closest match for karie malformation is Chiari malformation. When the brain tissue spreads down into a person's spinal cord, this is called Chiari malformation. Treatment is available, but is not needed in some cases.
How common is Arnold-Chiari malformation?
chiari affects 1 in 1,000 people.
Is chiari malformation classed as a disability?
yes
What is kary?
The closest match for karie malformation is Chiari malformation. When the brain tissue spreads down into a person's spinal cord, this is called Chiari malformation. Treatment is available, but is not needed in some cases.
Is chiari 1 malformation also known as hydrocephalus?
No, but chiari malformation can cause hydrocephalus. In chiari malformation, the hindbrain sits low. This can constrict the normal passageways for CSF (cerebral spinal fluid). If the CSF can't flow properly, it builds up. This is known as hydrocephalus.
Will having operation for Arnold chiari malformation cure the situation?
There is NO CURE for ANY type of Chiari malformation. Chiari 1 doesn't carry the same abnormal structure to the brain as Chiari 2 or 3 do. Decompression surgery might and only might help relieve some symptoms. There are a percentage of people who return to stable lifestyle, there are more who can't. again, THERE IS NO CURE for Chiari Malformation.
