spinal paralysis by kim v. and kiki h.. definition damage to any part of the spinal cord. often...
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SPINAL PARALYSIS By Kim V. and Kiki H.
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DEFINITION
Damage to any part of the spinal cord. Often causes permanent changes in strength, sensation, and other body functions below the site of the injury.
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SYMPTOMS
Loss of motion
Loss of sensation
Loss of bowel or bladder movement
Pain or intense stinging
Difficulty breathing
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SEVERE SYMPTOMS
Extreme pain
Weakness
Numbness
Difficulty in walking
Oddly positioned or twisted neck or back
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NON-TRAUMATIC CAUSES
Arthritis
Cancer
Inflammation
Infections or disk degeneration of the spine
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TRAUMATIC CAUSES
Damage to…
Vertebrae
Ligaments
Disks of the spinal column
The spinal cord itself
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RISK FACTORS
Being male
Affects people ages 16-30
Being 65 or older
Risky activities
Having bone or joint disorder
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COMPLICATIONSBladder and bowel control
Lack of skin sensation
Circulatory control or extremely high blood pressure
Difficulty with breathing
Spasticity
Flaccidity
Depression
Pain
Weight Loss
Limited Mobility
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