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Describes any neurologic problem related to the spinal cord.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Rare
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Symptoms

Weakness
Slow movement
Speech difficulty
Generalized weakness
Personality changes
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