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Does Chiari Require Decompression Surgery?

hi, i am 16 and have been in and out of the hospital for the last couple years due to a series of concussions from football, i was recently told i have a chiari and that i would see a NS in 4-6 weeks. the pain is unbearable, and i have memory loss, dizziness, muscle fatigue, extremely painful headaches starting in the back of my head near the base of my skull. With all of these symptoms, will i most likely need decompression surgery? Please help. -Nick
Mon, 2 Mar 2020
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Hello,

The answer to your question is straightforward yes, with these symptoms Chiari malformation requires surgical decompression. Discuss with an experienced Neurosurgeon for these issues.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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Does Chiari Require Decompression Surgery?

Hello, The answer to your question is straightforward yes, with these symptoms Chiari malformation requires surgical decompression. Discuss with an experienced Neurosurgeon for these issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical