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Medical Conditions - Spinal Cord Compression

Spinal cord compression occurs when a mass places pressure on the cord. The mass can be a tumor or a bone fragment. Spinal cord compression can occur anywhere along the spinal cord, from the neck to the lower spine. Some of the symptoms of spinal cord compression include severe pain, weakness in the legs, numbness in the back of the legs, and loss of bowel and bladder control.

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Are leg numbness and tingling symptoms of cervical spine injury?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms suggest spinal cord injury, which may or may not be associated with a neck fracture.

How can a 75-year-old woman heal from a C3 fracture?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. It would have been helpful if you could share the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) films.

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What are the treatment options for my sciatica?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned pain in the left leg along with weakness, tingling, and numbness.

What to do being diagnosed with L4 to L5 disc compression?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your doctor is right.

I have tingling sensation in my neck and back which reduce on stretching the neck. Why?

Hello, Welcome to our portal. Your query will be addressed properly and you will be provided with best of the treatment, I assure you that. Now Coming to your condition, your BMI (26.

What is the treatment for right leg radiculopathy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition, and I am glad that you are paying attention to changes in your body system.

Will persistent lower back pain go away only after surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. What work do you do? How much physical activity do you have in your daily routine? Kindly answer these questions Thank you.

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Why is there numbness in the hands after so many years of accident?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have carefully reviewed the uploaded MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

What causes pain in the spine and left shoulder blade?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) are of the thoracic spine.

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My test reports show an L1 compression fracture. Please advice.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern.

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