what do u call chiari

[soccero]

when u talk to people do u call it a disease or a condition or what
molly

[rod44]

Most Doctors call it a congenital abnormality of the brain, congenital if you are born with it.....A medical condition is a broad term that includes all human diseases and disorders.....so yes you can call it a condition or disorder.......

[pdxmomof3boys]

I call it the thing in my head -- people look at me funny no matter how I phrase it, and inevitably I end up spending at least 5 minutes explaining what it is. I wish it was simple! I enjoy starting wiith, my brain is too big for my skull :) my colleagues have taken to calling me "big brain" which is flattering. I think?! Isn't easy having something that isn't easily recognized by everyone. I have yet to meet someone who has ever heard of it. Even the medical professionals in my extended family don't know anything much about it!

[rod44]

Congenital abnormality of the brain....lol this is what my NS calls it

[jorlex137]

I won't post what I really call it! LOL!

I tell people I have a brain hemorrhoid now!  I enjoy the look they give me!  

[selmaS]

HI Molly....I call it a condition...I guess it depends on who u talk to...I know some refer to it as an illness...

Web definitions for condition
a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair.

A disease or medical condition is an abnormal condition of an organism that impairs bodily functions, associated with specific symptoms and signs. It may be caused by external factors, such as invading organisms, or it may be caused by internal dysfunctions, such as autoimmune diseases.

Definitions of illness on the Web:

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism


I would say choose one that best fits .With so many different things going on....many of us may be able to use all 3 to describe what is going on with us.

"selma"