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What happens if the t8 segment of the spinal cord has a lesion?
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T8 lesion: A lesion at T8 may cause numbness from the waist down, weakness of the legs, increased reflexes in the legs, urinary retention, or constipation. The symptoms vary with the location, size and cause of the lesion.
Answered 1/8/2018
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