The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Medical issues may involve management of neurogenic bowel and bladder, neonatal feeding difficulties, respiratory failure, and apnea. [3] As with any form of surgery, there are risks associated with surgery to treat Chiari malformations. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

feeding There have been reports in the medical literature of families in which more than one family member had a Chiari malformation. [2] However, limited information specific to familial cases of Chiari malformation type 2 is available. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Others may have symptoms such as: dizziness muscle weakness numbness vision problems headaches problems with balance and coordination Chiari malformations affect females more often than males. [webmd.com]

But if the malformation is severe, type I may cause symptoms such as: Pain in the lower back of the head into the neck; it usually develops quickly and intensifies with any activity that increases pressure in the brain, such as coughing and sneezing. [webmd.com]

Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care. You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Older children with type II Chiari malformation may develop head pain associated with: coughing or sneezing bending over strenuous physical activities straining to have a bowel movement Some of the most common symptoms are linked to problems with the [webmd.com]

Others may have symptoms such as: dizziness muscle weakness numbness vision problems headaches problems with balance and coordination Chiari malformations affect females more often than males. [webmd.com]

Others may have symptoms such as: dizziness muscle weakness numbness vision problems headaches problems with balance and coordination Chiari malformations affect females more often than males. [webmd.com]