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What is the prevalence of Syringomyelia?
How many people does Syringomyelia affect? Does it have the same prevalence in men and women? And in the different countries?
The prevalence of this disease is Unknown, statistically speaking more women tend to get this than men. This could be due to childbirth that requires a spinal anesthetic. It’s something that could cause scarring of the spinal cord, they are trying to ban this practice in France. It is known in the SM community that epidural pain blocks can further exacerbate this disease. It is not approved by the FDA
Posted Mar 22, 2018 by Tammie 4000
Estimated about 8.4 cases per 100,000 people. Occurs more frequently in men than in women. The disorder usually appears after age 30, but can develop in childhood or late adulthood.
Posted Sep 20, 2018 by Austyn 3500
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It affects more adults
Posted May 16, 2017 by María Angélica González gallon 1800
