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Does Chiari Progress?

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Does Chiari Progress? Chiari affects children and adults. Treatment options depend on the type of malformation and severity of symptoms. If symptoms are mild, regular monitoring and medications can be effective. However, symptoms typically progress and worsen over time. Does Chiari 1 malformation get worse over time? If you have been diagnosed with Chiari malformation,

What Type Of Spina Bifida Causes Hydrocephalus?

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What Type Of Spina Bifida Causes Hydrocephalus? This causes the brain to be positioned further down into the upper spinal column than normal, which is called an Arnold Chiari II malformation. When this happens, the normal flow of fluid out of the brain is obstructed, causing Hydrocephalus, an excess of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain.