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Myelopathy

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Describes any neurologic problem related to the spinal cord.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Rare
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

Symptoms

Weakness
Memory problems
Personality changes
Slow movement
Speech difficulty
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