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In what way are nerves in the spinal cord damaged?
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Most often trauma: Trauma can either sever the nerves or cause enough inflammation and swelling that a section can die off, with same results. Other things, such autoimmune, ischemia (lack of blood flow) and infection, can severely damage the cord as well.
Answered 11/18/2017
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