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What are some causes of clumped, swollen, inflammed caudal equina nerves, with corresponding symptoms, on mri. no issues with discs. infection? what are common causes of inflammation here? thank you?

Q: what are some causes of clumped, swollen, inflammed caudal equina nerves, with corresponding symptoms, on mri. no issues with discs. infection? what are common causes of inflammation here? thank you?

: Spinal stenosis could cause this. Post op from surgery could also do this.

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Dr. Terry Lichtor answered

Spinal stenosis could cause this. Post op from surgery could also do this.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 8/20/2021

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

You could well have arachnoiditis which could be due to bleeding, infection, myelogram, surgery or inflammation. See neurologist and seek etiology

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/24/2021

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A member asked:

What are some causes of clumped, swollen, inflammed caudal equina nerves, with corresponding symptoms, on mri. no issues with discs. infection? what are common causes of inflammation here? thank you?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Terry Lichtor answered

Dr Machanic agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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