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When the spinal cord is too small and causes pain and numbness in the body, what is that called?
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Talk to MD: This sounds like tethered cord syndrome. This should be looked at by your physician. There are surgical options to relive this, and a consult with a neurosurgeon is one avenue that should be explored.
Answered 4/24/2015
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