The causes of stenosis vary. The condition may be either congenital or due to spinal degeneration. Anything that encroaches on the spinal canal can lead to stenosis. Examples are spur formation around the vertebral bodies, distortion around the vertebral joints or
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Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal column that causes pressure on the spinal cord, or narrowing of the openings (called neural foramina)... Read more »
Damage to the spinal cord, an information superhighway that originates in the brain, is a very devastating injury that can lead to paralysis. Most... Read more »
Urinary incontinence can be defined as the involuntary loss of urine. The urinary bladder, which stores urine until the patient voluntary empties its... Read more »
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Urethral meatal stenosisSymptomsAbnormal strength and direction of urine streamBed wettingBleeding (hematuria) at end of urinationDiscomfort with... Read more »
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Weakness or total inability to move a body part Numbness , loss of sensation Tingling or other abnormal... Read more »