What is hydromyelia?

Hydromyelia is a widening of the central canal of the spinal cord with abnormal fluid collection in the spinal cord. This condition is associated with a wide range of neurological issues.

How do members experience hydromyelia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hydromyelia*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for hydromyelia*

Who has hydromyelia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 6
30s 9
40s 14
50s 11
60s 6
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 9
Female 41