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| Chiari Symptoms: A Parents Guide |
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| The information below was gathered from several different sources. I went to the WACMA Pediatric Case Histories and wrote
down all suspected symptoms and related conditions. I took the symptoms and broke them down into age related symptoms. Then, I turned to the parents of ACM/SM children and asked them to contribute their knowledge as well. I went to several medical
sites on the Internet to verify these symptoms. I did not want to include anything that could not be verified. Symptoms will vary from child to child and not all symptoms will be present. The related conditions are not include in this list. I am
still in the process ot getting items defined. |
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| 1st Noticeable Symptoms : From Birth to Two Years Old |
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Difficulty swallowing
Gagging, choking and/or coughing when trying to swallow
Reflux can range from mild to severe
Constant
ear tugging
Frequent ear infections
Pulling of hair
Crying - more than a usual amount for a child in this age group
Gross motor skills delayed
Low muscle tone
Balance problems - falling down more that other children in same age
group
Poor weight gain
Bobbing of head |
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no real muscle control. newborns have minimal head and neck control and this should improve by the time they reach the ages of
3 to 6 months old. |
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Very little vocalization |
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children will learn to speak at their own pace and it is normal for the age to vary |
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| Additional Symptoms: That May or May Not Occur in Any Age |
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Dizziness
Nausea
Fatigue
Head and Neck Pain
Pain when sneezing or coughing
Numbness and burning sensations
Tingling
of the skin
Decreased pain sensations - unable to feel hot ot cold on contact
Weakness in legs and arms |
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| Unusal Symptoms: That Might Occur in Any Age |
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Abdominal pain
Exertion tachycardia
Bodily temperature changes
Night sweats
Speech problems ranging from mild to
severe
Urinary incontinence
Leg pain
Syncope - fainting or light headedness
Numbness can be located in arms, legs, shoulders |
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By Yours Truely a Member of the Zipperhead Club,
Connie |
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