SPINAL PARALYSIS By Kim V. and Kiki H.

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.

SYMPTOMS

Loss of motion

Loss of sensation

Loss of bowel or bladder movement

Pain or intense stinging

Difficulty breathing

SEVERE SYMPTOMS

Extreme pain

Weakness

Numbness

Difficulty in walking

Oddly positioned or twisted neck or back

NON-TRAUMATIC CAUSES

Arthritis

Cancer

Inflammation

Infections or disk degeneration of the spine

TRAUMATIC CAUSES

Damage to…

Vertebrae

Ligaments

Disks of the spinal column

The spinal cord itself

RISK FACTORS

Being male

Affects people ages 16-30

Being 65 or older

Risky activities

Having bone or joint disorder

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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