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Spinal shock

Spinal shock: Introduction

Spinal shock: A rare condition that can occur after spinal cord injury and involves a period of absent reflexes which may be permanent or last for hours to weeks. This period may be followed by a period of excessive reflexes. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Spinal shock is available below.

Symptoms of Spinal shock

• Absence of reflexes
• Tetraplegia
• Paraplegia
• Bladder overflow incontinence
• Paralysis of the bowel wall
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Causes of Spinal shock

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Disease Topics Related To Spinal shock

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Spinal shock

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• Metastatic spinal cord compression
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Spinal shock: Broader Related Topics

• Accident or injury conditions
• Back conditions
• Spine conditions
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