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Symptoms of paraplegia and warning signs such as autonomic dysreflexia, infection and pressure sores.
Symptoms depend on the level and extent of the spinal cord damage.
Main symptoms
Other effects
Warning signs of complications
Ayurvedic view
Traditional texts describe loss of strength, numbness and loss of function in the lower limbs as Vata disorders. This is an interpretive description.
Emergency: call 112 for sudden leg weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or severe headache with very high blood pressure in a person with spinal injury.
See a doctor if weakness, numbness or spasms get worse.
Remember
New symptoms need prompt checking. Many complications are preventable with daily care.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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