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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] Onset may be rapid or gradual.

  3. Cauda equina - Wikipedia

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    Cauda equina syndrome, a rare disorder affecting the bundle of nerve roots (cauda equina) at the lower (lumbar) end of the spinal cord, is a surgical emergency. [3] Cauda equina syndrome occurs when the nerve roots in the lumbar spine are compressed, disrupting sensation and movement. [4] Nerve roots that control the function of the bladder and ...

  4. Lumbar spinal stenosis - Wikipedia

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    Medication, physiotherapy, injections, surgery. Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the nerves and blood vessels at the level of the lumbar vertebrae. Spinal stenosis may also affect the cervical or thoracic region, in which case it is known as cervical spinal stenosis or thoracic ...

  5. Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis - Wikipedia

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    Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (DLSS), also known as cauda equina syndrome, is a pathologic degeneration in the lumbosacral disk in dogs; affecting the articulation, nerve progression, tissue and joint connections of the disk. [1][2] This degeneration causes compressions in soft tissues and nerve root locations in the ultimate caudal area of ...

  6. Neurogenic claudication - Wikipedia

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    Neurogenic claudication (NC), also known as pseudoclaudication, is the most common symptom of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) and describes intermittent leg pain from impingement of the nerves emanating from the spinal cord. [1][2] Neurogenic means that the problem originates within the nervous system. Claudication, from Latin claudicare 'to limp ...

  7. Sciatica - Wikipedia

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    Typically, symptoms are only on one side of the body. [3] Certain causes, however, may result in pain on both sides. [3] Lower back pain is sometimes present. [3] Weakness or numbness may occur in various parts of the affected leg and foot. [3] About 90% of sciatica is due to a spinal disc herniation pressing on one of the lumbar or sacral ...

  8. Spinal disease - Wikipedia

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    Spinal disease also includes cervical spine diseases, which are diseases in the vertebrae of the neck. A lot of flexibility exists within the cervical spine and because of that, it is common for an individual to damage that area, especially over a long period of time. Some of the common cervical spine diseases include degenerative disc disease ...

  9. Hard flaccid syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Urology, sexual medicine, neurology, men's health: Symptoms: A flaccid penis that remains in a firm, semi-rigid state in the absence of sexual arousal: Usual onset: Typically following a traumatic event (an injury to the erect penis, blunt perineal trauma, cauda equina) though can also appear without an apparent cause: Causes