Question 1

since compression to the nerves that exit the lower spinal cord cause erectile dysfunction in some men what can be done about it?

Accepted Answer

May be tough: Depends on duration of the problem, as if it is chronic, late surgery will have minimal effect. On occasion, however, could try Levitra (vardenafil) or viagra, and may result in success, as unlikely that vasculature will be affected by the spinal nerve compression.  A vacuum pump may work, and there are prosthetic devices which can be implanted.  See a urologist.

Question 2

spinal cord injury and sexual dysfunction, is there any connection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have had an injury either at the level or above that which provides input to your sex organs in the spine it could therefore affect erections  ejaculation etc there is such a device for electro ejaculation to promote reproduction but not so much for pleasure.

Question 3

can pelvic floor dysfunction be caused by a cyst in the spinal cord surrounding the nerve roots at s1-2? if so, would biofeedback be helpful?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: however, therapy depends on what type of dysfunction and exactly what GYN imaging studies have been done.What is the specific issue related to your pelvic floor dysfunction?: bladder issues? sexual issues? pain?
Please specify your symptoms.  A spinal cord cysts at S1-2 could cause pelvic issues; however, this is not a common finding.

Question 4

i have lumph near to spinal cord with pain n now size is increased what is tha please tell me?

Accepted Answer

Spine pain: A growing and painful mass is something needs to be evaluate - i would start with your primary care md and then based on the clinical findings they might order further x-rays.

Question 5

what is spinal cord insult?

Accepted Answer

Cord Injury: Its a generic term used for injury to the spinal cord. Usual causes include infection, trauma, autoimmune/inflammatory and from multiple sclerosis.

Question 6

how big is the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Not very: The spinal cord is roughly 18 inches long and somewhere between 1/4 and 1/2 inch in diameter.  It extends from the foramen magnum (the giant hole at the base of the skull) to approximately the 10th-12th thoracic vertebrae.

Question 7

what can injure the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Many: Definition of the word injury is important. Spinal cord can be damaged by trauma, compression, infection, decreased blood supply, autoimmune disorder etc etc.

Question 8

whats the functions of the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Many functions.: The spinal cord is essentially the information highway from the brain to the body and vice versa. Without the spinal cord, your brain would not be able to control the movements of your body, and sensation input from your body could not reach your brain. For example: hand touches hot stove-->body sends information to brain (along spinal cord)-->brain tells body to get hand off stove.

Question 9

what kind of fluid fills the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Spinal fluid (CSF): Cerebrospinal fluid is produced deep in the brain and then flows down and out around the spinal cord, bathing the brain and cord in protective fluid.  It is primarily water with ions (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium), protein, glucose, and other trace substances.

Question 10

is there another name for the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Medulla: In old anatomy, medulla spinalis refers to the spinal cord and medulla oblongata refers to the back part of the brain (that is now commonly referred to as just medulla). Different parts of the spinal cord have separate names, such as conus (bottom portion).

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Since compression to the nerves that exit the lower spinal cord cause erectile dysfunction in some men what can be done about it?

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Spinal cord injury and sexual dysfunction, is there any connection?

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Can pelvic floor dysfunction be caused by a cyst in the spinal cord surrounding the nerve roots at s1-2? if so, would biofeedback be helpful?

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I have lumph near to spinal cord with pain n now size is increased what is tha please tell me?

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What is spinal cord insult?

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How big is the spinal cord?

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Is there another name for the spinal cord?

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