Question 1

what is  cauda equina syndrome?

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Pressure on nerves : This syndrome occurs due to pressure on the nerves in the lumbar spinal canal. After the spinal cord ends, the nerves going down to the legs and bladder form a collection of stringlike structures called the "horse tail" or cauda equina in latin. Severe pressure on this group of nerves can cause profound leg weakness, and loss of bladder/bowel control. This usually occurs due to large disc bulges.

Question 2

what exactly is cauda equina syndrome?

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Severe nerve pinch: There is a bundle of nerves in the lumbar spine that hang down from the spinal cord.  This is the cauda equina or the horse's tail. The syndrome is caused by severe compression or injury of the entire bundle.  It results in bilateral leg weakness, bowel and bladder incontinence. It's commonly caused by a large herniated disc, but also by tumor, trauma or hemorrhage.

Question 3

can you explain cauda equina syndrome?

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Neurological : It is a serious neurologic condition in which there is acute loss of function of the nerve roots of the spinal canal below the termination  of the spinal cord. Compression, trauma or other damage to this region of the spinal cord can result in cauda equina syndrome.

Question 4

can you tell me about cauda equina syndrome?

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Compression at base : Of spinal cord and early nerve roots in spinal cnal, which can be a serious emergency and would need surgical intervention. This syndrome includes not only pain, but loss of control of bladder and/or bowel (loss of continence or retention), numbness on the insides of your thighs and groin area, occasionally weakness in legs. If suspected, see physician immediately.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of cauda equina syndrome?

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Saddle anesthesia: Cauda equine syndrome is caused by compression of nerves arising from the end of the spinal cord. Symptoms can include pain, weakness and numbness in legs there can be problems with urinary function as well. Numbness in the region of the genitals and anus (saddle anesthesia) is one of the classic findings associated with this disorder that differentiate it from a less severe lumbar pinched nerve.

Question 6

what can you expect from cauda equina syndrome?

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Weakness: The term refers to disease affecting the terminal area below the spinal cord, and can cause bilateral leg weakness, numbness, inability to urinate, but early on may cause a neurogenic claudication, where walking or exercise creates transient numbness and weakness.

Question 7

how do i avoid developing cauda equina syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Doctor: If you have a history of lumbar disc herniation or spinal stenosis, check with your doctor to see if the compression seen on imaging studies warrants concern. If you have no history of lumbar issues, then your risk is extremely low of ever developing this condition in one's lifetime.  There is no screening for this pathology for prevention.

Question 8

is cauda equina syndrome a permanent disabillity?

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Possibly: Depending on your function of bowel, bladder and legs.  If it was caused by anatomical pressure on cauda equina, which then surgically fixed, you might still experience slow improvement.

Question 9

can you tell me how could i treat cauda equina syndrome naturally?

Accepted Answer

Not an option: If you have a true cauda equina syndrome, it is a surgically emergency as progression or prolonged compression of the nerves can lead to permanent paralysis. There is no natural treatment. Some people confuse spinal canal stenosis, which can respond to pt as a non-surgical treatment, but true cauda equina syndrome needs neurosurgical assessment.

Question 10

can you please discuss cauda equina syndrome and how will it effect me?

Accepted Answer

Lower nerves: Syndrome due to dysfunction of the nerve roots emanating from the bottom of the spinal cord. May consist of lower extremity weakness, sensation changes of the saddle and genital areas, bladder dysfunction, bowel dysfunction, sexual dysfunction and pain.

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