There is generally no special restriction on the diet of syringomyelia patients, but in most cases, the principle of protein-rich and digestible food is emphasized, and some fruits and vegetables can be eaten appropriately to supplement vitamins. If the patient has the conditions, it is recommended to eat some foods, such as walnuts, black-bone chicken, bone marrow, skim milk, soybean milk, sea cucumber and other foods rich in phosphorus or lecithin, which will help to nourish the nerves. For patients with posterior cranial nerve paralysis, special attention should be paid to prevent choking when eating. In severe cases, the gastric tube can be kept to prevent pneumonia.