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==What are the symptoms of Spinal cord compression?== | ==What are the symptoms of Spinal cord compression?== | ||
*Back pain | |||
*Increased muscle tone (spasticity) | |||
*Loss of normal bowel and bladder control (may include constipation, incontinence, bladder spasms) | |||
*Numbness | |||
*Sensory changes | |||
*Weakness | |||
*Paralysis | |||
==What causes Spinal cord compression?== | ==What causes Spinal cord compression?== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief:; Assistant Editor(s)-In-Chief:
Overview
What are the symptoms of Spinal cord compression?
- Back pain
- Increased muscle tone (spasticity)
- Loss of normal bowel and bladder control (may include constipation, incontinence, bladder spasms)
- Numbness
- Sensory changes
- Weakness
- Paralysis
What causes Spinal cord compression?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Spinal cord compression?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Condition