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cauda equina syndrome - compression of nerve roots below the end of the spinal cord
Definition for cauda equina syndrome
http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic667.htm
some common symptoms
abnormal gait
incontinence of urine in females
muscle weakness in leg(s)
pain in back
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CT Myelogram
cauda equina syndrome and CT Myelogram
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Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test
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Cauda equina syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a serious neurologic condition in which there is ... "Cauda Equina Syndrome". emedicinehealth.com. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cauda_equina_syndrome
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome is a serious condition caused by compression of the nerves ... Cauda Equina Syndrome. Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview ...
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/guide/cauda-equina-syndrome
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
The bundle of nerve roots below the conus medullaris is named the cauda equina. ... Cauda equina syndrome is a surgical emergency. ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/cauda-equina-syndrome
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Cauda equina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... the base of the Cauda Equina, there are approximately 10 fibre ... Cauda equina syndrome [edit] External links. MedlinePlus Image 19504. SUNY Labs 02:08-0106 ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cauda_equina
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Cauda equina
Cauda equina. The spinal cord ends in the lumbar area and continues through the vertebral ... nerves at the end of the spinal cord is called the cauda equina. ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Cauda-equina.htm
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Compression of the Spinal Cord: Spinal Cord Disorders: Merck Manual ...
What Is the Cauda Equina Syndrome? ... The symptoms that result are called the cauda equina syndrome. ... have the cauda equina syndrome require immediate ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch093/ch093c.html
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Glanders(equina) - NextBio
Cauda ... Cauda equina syndrome due to leptomeningeal ovarian serous ... sarcoma presenting as cauda equina syndrome: first report of a ...
http://www.nextbio.com/b/home/home.nb?q=equina
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Norton - ADAM
Cauda Equina Syndrome. Chiropractor. Chronic low back pain ... In cauda equina syndrome, these fibers become compressed, frequently by a large herniated disk. ...
http://nortonhealthcare.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=28&pid=28&gid=000393
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Herniated Disc Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
Herniated Disc glossary includes a list of Herniated Disc related medical ... See also Cauda equina syndrome. Cauda equina syndrome: Impairment of the ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/herniated_disc/glossary.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Spinal cord trauma
Cauda equina. Vertebra and spinal nerves. Alternative Names ... However, they may cause "cauda equina syndrome" -- injury to the nerve roots in this area. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001066.htm
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Paget's Disease of Bone - Topic Overview - Yahoo! Health
... nerves can become damaged and cause leg pain, numbness, weakness, or cauda equina syndrome (an emergency condition with symptoms that include loss of ...
http://health.yahoo.com/musculoskeletal-overview/paget-s-dis...
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Low back pain glossary
Cauda Equina Syndrome. Chiropractor. Chronic low back pain ... In cauda equina syndrome, these fibers become compressed, frequently by a large herniated disk. ...
http://adam.about.com/care/backandneck/Low-back-pain-glossary.htm
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Introduction: Spinal Cord Disorders: Merck Manual Professional
... the spinal column in a nearly vertical sheaf, forming the cauda equina. ... Cauda equina syndrome, which involves damage to nerve roots at the caudal end of ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec16/ch224/ch224a.html
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Gourmand syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Science News - Lessons from Gourmand Syndrome ... Cauda equina syndrome · Paraplegia · Quadriplegia. This disease article is a stub. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gourmand_syndrome
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Back Problems and Injuries-Topic Overview
Most people will have a minor back problem at one time or another. ... Compression of nerves in the lower back (cauda equina syndrome). Overuse injuries ...
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/tc/back-problems-and-injuries-topic-overview
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Lumbar Stenosis Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
Lumbar Stenosis glossary includes a list of Lumbar Stenosis related medical ... See also Cauda equina syndrome. Cauda equina syndrome: Impairment of ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/lumbar_stenosis/glossary.htm
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Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health
Low back pain refers to any of several types of pain or discomfort in the lower back. ... Diseases & Conditions Database. Allergies Center. Brain Health Center ...
http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=2803
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Meet the Mayo Clinic doctor - MayoClinic.com
Mayo Clinic offers award-winning medical and health information and tools ... If you experience cauda equina syndrome, a rare condition with disk pressure on ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/herniated-disks/HD00025
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Back Pain and Sciatica
Cauda Equina Syndrome. Cauda equina syndrome is the ... Cauda equina syndrome can cause permanent incontinence if not promptly treated with surgery. ...
http://adam.about.com/reports/000054_4.htm
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Ankylosing Spondylitis: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Types of ...
The cauda equina (horse's tail) syndrome is a rare complication (see Spinal Cord Disorders: What Is the Cauda Equina Syndrome? ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec05/ch067/ch067e.html
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Back Pain and Sciatica
... causes as well as cauda equina syndrome and progressive nerve damage be ruled ... Problems with urination or defecation (symptom of cauda equina syndrome) ...
http://adam.about.com/reports/000054_5.htm
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Malleus - NextBio
Cauda equina syndrome. ... in a polyradicular symptomatology clinically diagnosed as cauda equina syndrome. ... after cauda equina compression in ...
http://www.nextbio.com/b/home/home.nb?q=malleus
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Herniated disk: Complications - MayoClinic.com
... herniation can cause cauda equina syndrome, which is the compression ... the pressure that causes cauda equina syndrome often requires emergency surgery, ...
https://www.mayoclinic.com/health/herniated-disk/DS00893/DSECTION=complications
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Talk:Cauda equina syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Talk:Cauda equina syndrome. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jump to: navigation, search ... This article is within the scope of WikiProject Medicine. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Cauda_equina_syndrome
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and ...
Read about lumbar spinal stenosis, which most common cause is degenerative ... progressive weakness or loss of bowel or bladder function (cauda equina syndrome) ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=84876&page=3
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Back pain and sciatica
Cauda equina syndrome. ... Cauda equina syndrome is an emergency condition that can cause severe ... Symptoms of the cauda equina syndrome include: Dull back pain ...
http://adam.about.com/reports/Back-pain-and-sciatica.htm
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Affinity Health System
Affinity Health System Health Resources ... Cauda Equina Syndrome ... This is called cauda equina syndrome. Other symptoms of this condition are: Dull back pain ...
http://affinity-health.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=28&pid=28&gid=000415
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Index: CA: Merck Manual Home Edition
Cat's cry syndrome. When Part of a Chromosome Is Missing. Cauda equina. How the Spine Is Organized ... Cauda equina syndrome. What Is the Cauda Equina Syndrome? ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index/ind_ca.html
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WebMD Back Pain Guide - Better Information for Better Health
Got back pain? Learn about its causes, symptoms, tests, and treatments. ... Cauda Equina Syndrome. Related Guide: Back Pain and Sleep. Diagnosis & Tests. Diagnosis ...
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/guide/default.htm
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Low Back Pain-Topic Overview
Low back pain can affect the back anywhere below the ribs and above the ... rare but serious problem called cauda equina syndrome can occur if the nerves at ...
http://www.webmd.com/www/back-pain/tc/Low-Back-Pain-Topic-Overview
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Herniated Disc - What Happens - Yahoo! Health
The gradual wearing out of spinal discs is a natural part of aging that can ... rare condition, called cauda equina syndrome, requires immediate medical attention. ...
http://health.yahoo.com/back-overview/herniated-disc-what-ha...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Microdiskectomy
Cauda equina. Spinal stenosis. Microdiskectomy - series. Alternative Names Return to top ... Cauda equina syndrome. Herniated lumbar disk ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007250.htm
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Step 8: When is low back pain a serious sign?
Cauda ... of nerves is called the cauda equina, Latin for horses tail. ... This is called cauda equina syndrome. Other symptoms of this condition are: ...
http://adam.about.com/care/backandneck/Step-8-When-is-low-ba...
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Back Pain
Operative options for back pain relief. ... WebMD Home Back Pain Health Center Back Pain Guide. Email a Friend. Print Article ...
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/guide/back-pain-surgery?page=2
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Paget's Disease of Bone - Symptoms - Yahoo! Health
... the spine, it can damage nerves and cause leg pain, numbness, weakness, or cauda equina syndrome (an emergency condition with symptoms that include loss of ...
http://health.yahoo.com/musculoskeletal-symptoms/paget-s-dis...
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Back pain: Causes - MayoClinic.com
Back pain â?" Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment, relief for this potentially disabling condition. ... Cauda equina syndrome. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/back-pain/DS00171/DSECTION=causes
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THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, What Is the Cauda Equina ...
The Merck Manual of Medical Information--Second Home Edition
http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sb/sb093_1.jsp
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Back Pain: Symptoms & Types
Back pain symptoms can range in intensity from mild to severe. Learn the signs to watch for. ... Cauda Equina Syndrome. This syndrome may require emergency ...
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/guide/back-pain-symptoms-types
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MedlinePlus: Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Isaac's Syndrome(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and ... Cauda equina ... therapy of painful shoulder and shoulder-hand syndrome in treatment...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/peripheralnervedisorders.html
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Neck and Back Pain: Merck Manual Professional
... disk disorders, and spondylolisthesis with compression of the cauda equina. ... cord compression may cause cauda equina syndrome (see Spinal Cord Disorders: ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec04/ch041/ch041d.html
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Back surgery
... canal is narrow, the nerve root is compressed, or you have cauda equina syndrome. Symptoms of cauda equina syndrome, an emergency situation, are dull back pain, ...
http://ssmhealth.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=115&pid=42&gid=000272&uid=ssmhc
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10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
WebMD Home Back Pain Health Center Back Pain Guide. Email a Friend. Print Article ... If you or a loved one is suffering from back pain you may want to ask your ...
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/guide/questions-doctor-back-pain
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Herniated urinary bladder - NextBio
... bladder breast cancer cauda equina syndrome conus medullaris detrusor fluorosis ... study of 8 cases of cauda equina syndrome (CES) due to a herniated lumbar ...
http://www.nextbio.com/b/home/home.nb?q=Herniated+urinary+bl...
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Back Pain
When to see a doctor for your back pain. ... WebMD Home Back Pain Health Center Back Pain Guide. Email a Friend. Print Article ...
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/guide/time-to-see-a-doctor
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emailAFriend
Cauda Equina Syndrome * Indicates required fields. From: Your Name:* Your Email Address: ... Clicking the send button signifies that you have read and agree to ...
http://www.webmd.com/email_friend?chronicID=091e9c5e8000b015
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Herniated disk guide - MayoClinic.com
Herniated disk is painful and may have you feeling powerless. Explore your ... If you experience cauda equina syndrome, a rare condition with disk pressure on ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/herniated-disk/HD99999/PAGE=HD00025
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Paget's Disease of Bone-Symptoms
... the spine, it can damage nerves and cause leg pain, numbness, weakness, or cauda equina syndrome (an emergency condition with symptoms that include loss of ...
http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/tc/pagets-disease-of-bone-symptoms
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Paget's Disease of Bone-Topic Overview
... nerves can become damaged and cause leg pain, numbness, weakness, or cauda equina syndrome (an emergency condition with symptoms that include loss of ...
http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/tc/pagets-disease-of-bone-topic-overview
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Back Pain
Home relief ... WebMD Home Back Pain Health Center Back Pain Guide. Email a ... General recommendations are to resume normal, or near normal, activity as ...
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/guide/home-relief-for-low-back-pain
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Symptoms and Causes of Sciatica
Learn about the symptoms and causes of sciatica, a painful nerve condition, from the experts at WebMD. ... WebMD Home Back Pain Health Center Back Pain Guide ...
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/101/106028.htm
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