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Can you tell me about cauda equina syndrome?

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

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.

Answered 3/26/2014

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