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  2. Cauda equina syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a condition that occurs when the bundle of nerves below the end of the spinal cord known as the cauda equina is damaged. [2] Signs and symptoms include low back pain, pain that radiates down the leg, numbness around the anus, and loss of bowel or bladder control. [1]

  3. Spinal cord stroke - Wikipedia

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    Spinal cord stroke is a rare type of stroke with compromised blood flow to any region of spinal cord owing to occlusion or bleeding, leading to irreversible neuronal death. [1] It can be classified into two types, ischaemia and haemorrhage, in which the former accounts for 86% of all cases, a pattern similar to cerebral stroke.

  4. Spinal cord injury - Wikipedia

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    Whereas road traffic accidents count for 19.51%, firearm injuries (12.19%), slipped foot (7.31%) and sports injuries (4.87%). As a result of injury, 26.82% [73] In some countries falls are more common, even surpassing vehicle crashes as the leading cause of SCI. [74] The rates of violence-related SCI depend heavily on place and time. [74]

  5. The Unexpected Stroke Sign Most People Miss, According to a ...

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    Every year, almost 800,000 people have a stroke, according to the CDC. And in 2021, one in six cardiovascular-related deaths was due to a stroke. In other words, strokes are common.But in many ...

  6. Stroke presents differently in women than men. Here are 7 ...

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    Beyond the symptoms listed in the BE-FAST mnemonic, Kamdar says some less noticeable signs of stroke seen in women include severe headache, generalized weakness, generalized fatigue, shortness of ...

  7. Stroke recovery - Wikipedia

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    [citation needed] Central post-stroke pain (CPSP) is neuropathic pain which is caused by damage to the neurons in the brain (central nervous system), as the result of a vascular injury. One study found that up to 8% of people who have had a stroke will develop central post-stroke pain, and that the pain will be moderate to severe in 5% of those ...

  8. Stroke - Wikipedia

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    Having stroke in the past greatly increases one's risk of future stroke. Men are 25% more likely to develop stroke than women, [53] yet 60% of deaths from stroke occur in women. [233] Since women live longer, they are older on average when they have stroke and thus more often killed. [53] Some risk factors for stroke apply only to women.

  9. What to know about nervous system disease 'ataxia' - AOL

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    Head injuries, migraines, alcohol use, ear infections and medications can all affect your musculoskeletal system and thereby impede your ability to balance. Aging can play a major role as well ...