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what is 'spinal cord compression syndrome - pressure on spinal cord by tumor or abscess '?

Definition for spinal cord compression syndrome

Spinal cord compression develops when the spinal cord is compressed by a tumor, abscess or other lesion. more

do i have 'spinal cord compression syndrome'?
In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis:
diagnostic test search results for 'spinal cord compression syndrome'
1 - 5 of 21 diagnostic tests
Blood culture
CT Spine
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Spine
Complete Blood Count
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
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therapeutic procedures for 'spinal cord compression syndrome'?
Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for spinal cord compression syndrome:
therapeutic procedure search results for 'spinal cord compression syndrome'
1 - 5 of 15 therapeutic procedures
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Radiation Therapy
Use of ionizing radiation or xrays for medical imaging or to treat cancer
neurosurgery
Laminectomy
Needle aspiration
Immobilize the spine
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web search results for 'spinal cord compression syndrome'?
Results 1 - 50 - spinal cord compression syndrome
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quick facts
category
neurology
frequency
uncommon (U.S.)
likelihood by age
likelyhood by duration of symptoms
some common symptoms
difficulty walking
limitation of movement
muscle cramps in foot (feet)
weakness
some related diagnoses
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