You may be thinking that you've seen this chart before on our website, perhaps from the "Chiari" section?  Well, this is for a reason!  Since the Chiari malformation is the leading cause of syringomyelia, most patients who have syringomyelia will also present with symptoms of a Chiari malformation. 

Just pay particular attention to the section "Spinal cord issues" for symptoms that specifically apply to syringomyelia.  It is also important to note that the symptoms will always relate to where the cavity is located in the spinal cord. 

Helpful Definitions

Tinnitus = "ringing in the ears"

Nystagmus = irregular eye movements 

Dysphagia = difficulty swallowing

Syncope = fainting

Atrophy = "wasting away" (usually of muscles)

Analgesia = inability to feel pain

Dysesthesia = burning sensation

Ataxia = "wobbliness" or difficulty in coordination.