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In what way are nerves in the spinal cord damaged?

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

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.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 11/18/2017

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