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Cauda equina syndrome

Cauda equina syndrome: Introduction

Compression of the cauda equina which is the bundle of nerves located at the lower end of the spinal cord. This compression can impair function of various parts of the lower body and permanent paralysis may result if the compression is severe and untreated. The compression may be caused by tumors, trauma, infection or may be a congenital defect. ...more »

Symptoms of Cauda equina syndrome

• Pain in the back
• Weakness of legs
• Numbness over the skin of the lower back
• Inability to urinate
• Inability to achieve erection
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Treatments for Cauda equina syndrome

• Urgent surgical referral
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Cauda equina syndrome?

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Cauda equina syndrome: Deaths

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Cauda equina syndrome: Complications

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Causes of Cauda equina syndrome

• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Spinal stenosis
• Intraspinal abscess / granuloma
• Spinal cord injury, acute
• Vertebral fracture
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More information about causes of Cauda equina syndrome:

• Cauda equina syndrome as a complication caused by other conditions

Disease Topics Related To Cauda equina syndrome

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Cauda equina syndrome: Undiagnosed Conditions

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• Nerve Disorders: serious diseases commonly undiagnosed:
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Misdiagnosis and Cauda equina syndrome

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Cauda equina syndrome: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Cauda equina syndrome

Medical research articles related to Cauda equina syndrome include:

• Management of acute low back pain.
• Is the presence of central disc protrusion at L5/S1, a higher risk for Cauda Equina Syndrome later, compared to an asymmetrical protrusion in people with back pain and left sciatica?
• Assessment and management of chronic pain.
• Decompression Therapy for the Treatment of Lumbosacral Pain
• Palliative treatment of cancer.
• Low back disorders.
• Treatment of Acute Sciatica
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Cauda equina syndrome: Broader Related Topics

• Spinal cord conditions
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