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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. It is a surgical emergency.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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what is the treatment for cauda equina syndrome?
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How do I avoid developing cauda equina syndrome?
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Is cauda equina syndrome a permanent disabillity?
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What is the name of surgery for cauda equina syndrome?
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What are the different types of cauda equina syndrome in adults?
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What is the definition or description of: Cauda equina syndrome?
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A 46-year old asked:
I think I have cauda equina syndrome but I haven't been diagnosed. How woul dI know?
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A 35-year old asked:
Not sure why this happened, but doctor says I have cauda equina syndrome. Am trying to figure out what it is before I tell my boss.?
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A 44-year old asked:
Went to lunch with my family. Noticed things that were worrisome. What are the symptoms of cauda equina syndrome and who can get it?
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A 40-year old asked:
I have a very good health food store with a knowledgeable owner. If she suggests a certain root or herb, can I use it safely for cauda equina syndrome?
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Is cauda equina syndrome caused by epiderual?
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Do doctors see a lot of patients with cauda equina syndrome?
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A 38-year old asked:
I really hurt when having needles stuck in me. What can be done to diagnose cauda equina syndrome?
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A 29-year old asked:
Can cauda equina syndrome with stenosis cause complete paralysis?
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A 34-year old asked:
My father was diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome. What does this mean?
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A 25-year old male asked:
I was treated for Cauda equina syndrome by disectomy surgery . It's already more than 3 months but i still have issues with bladder . Any suggestion?
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A 25-year old male asked:
I am 24 years old, my nerve damaged due to cauda equina syndrome, did surgery but still bladder not emptying. Will my bladder get its function back?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Spinal cord injured and had cauda equina syndrome, and i did surgery.Will it effect on person sex life because i have very less desire of having sex?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Spinal cord injured ,had cauda equina syndrome, and i did surgery.Having less desire of sex and masturbation. Why is that?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Isn't there any treatment for urinary retention , who suffered from cauda equina syndrome but has a normal bladder with no problems? I am tired ?
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A 25-year old male asked:
I have a neurogenic bladder cuased by cauda equina syndrome, if i don't take water for 1 hour my urine starts becoming yellow and pain. Why is that?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Does Botox helps patients having neurogenic bladder due to partial cauda equina syndrome?Interstim didn't helped now should i try Botox for bladder?
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