These days, anybody with severe or persisting neurological symptomsThese include disturbances of motor functions (e.g. power, strength & co-ordination), alterations of body senses (e.g. s…, including those caused by syringomyeliaA cavity, within the spinal cord, which is filled with cerebrospinal fluid. Syringomyelia cavities come in various “sh…, is likely to be referred to a neurologist, who is the specialist most likely to establish the diagnosis. Beyond this, in the UK at least, a neurosurgeon may well be consulted, to assess whether or not there might be a role for operating upon the condition. or other hospital specialist. These matters are considered in more detail under the Professional Help section of this website.