How should syringomyelia be treated? Do I have to have surgery? What about syringomyelia and does it have to be operated? This is the most important question for parents. It is not necessary to have surgery for syringomyelia. Within one year of age, syringomyelia has the possibility of healing itself, and this possibility is quite high, but after one year of age, the possibility of healing itself is very small. Therefore, it is recommended to observe the syringomyelia in babies within one year of age; after one year of age, that is recommended for elective surgery. Some parents may ask, “My baby is so small, can I not have surgery? Is there any medication or medicine that can be applied? The answer is no, there is no medication or medicine that can cure syringomyelia. What happens if a baby over 1 year old has syringomyelia without surgery? Can it be monitored? Yes, but there are certain risks, such as the risk of inflammation and infection in the sphincter, and the long-term presence of syringomyelia will squeeze the space for testicular growth and development, which may cause testicular dysplasia over time. How do I need to take care of myself after surgery? What do I need to pay attention to? Syringomyelia surgery is not a big operation, but it is a blow to the baby after all. Some babies have low resistance after surgery and are prone to cold and fever, so special attention should be paid. Try to avoid coughing and constipation for a longer period of time after surgery to increase the abdominal pressure, which can increase the probability of recurrence if the abdominal pressure is high. Try to play on the bed for the first seven days, and try to avoid strenuous activities in the first 3 months, especially in the first 1 month, as strenuous activities may affect the wound and may increase the probability of recurrence. After surgery, you need to follow up, generally seven days, one month and three months after surgery to go to the hospital to review the recovery and the healing of the surgical incision, as well as the testicular position, any problems in time to the hospital. 1, testicular syringomyelia, 2, spermatic cord syringomyelia, 3, testicular and spermatic cord syringomyelia, 4, traffic syringomyelia.