Complications

In some people, syringomyelia can progress and lead to serious complications. Others have no symptoms.

Possible complications as a syrinx enlarges or if it damages nerves within your spinal cord include:

• An abnormal curve of your spine (scoliosis)
• Chronic pain as a result of spinal cord damage to the spinal cord
• Motor difficulties, such as weakness and stiffness in your leg muscles that can affect your walking
• Paralysis