Cervical Spondylosis : Complications
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Complications could include:
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Chronic Neck Pain
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Disability
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Neuromuscular Manifestations
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Chronic neck pain; Inability to hold in feces (fecal incontinence) or urine (urinary incontinence; Progressive loss of muscle function or feeling; Permanent disability (occasional.
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The gradual progression of cervical spondylosis cannot be stopped; however, it doesn't always cause symptoms. For the individuals who do experience problems, conservative treatment is very effective in managing the symptoms. Nearly all people with...
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Bowel incontinence is the loss of bowel control, resulting in involuntary passage of feces. This can range from an occasional leakage of stool with the passage of gas to a complete loss of control of bowel movements. Urinary incontinence , a separate topic, is the inability to control the passage of urine.
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Fecal incontinence is the inability to control the passage of gas or stools (feces) through the anus. For some people, fecal incontinence is a relatively minor problem that is limited to a slight occasional soiling of underwear, but for others it involves a considerable loss of bowel control.
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Fecal incontinence is the inability to control the passage of gas or stools (feces) through the anus. For some people fecal incontinence is a relatively minor problem, as when it is limited to a slight occasional soiling of underwear, but for other people it involves a considerable loss of bowel control and has a devastating effect on quality of life and psychological well-being.
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Incontinence is the inability to control the passage of urine. This can range from an occasional leakage of urine, to a complete inability to hold any urine. The two main types of urinary incontinence are: Stress incontinence -- occurs during certain activities like coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise. Urge incontinence -- involves a strong, sudden need to urinate followed by instant bladder contraction and involuntary loss of urine. You don't have enough time between when you recognize the need to urinate and when you actually do urinate. Bowel incontinence , a separate topic, is the inability to control the passage of stool.
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Urinary incontinence is unintentional loss of urine that is sufficient enough in frequency and amount to cause physical and/or emotional distress in the person experiencing it. Approximately 13 million Americans suffer from urinary incontinence.
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What Is a Urodynamics Study?Aurodynamics studyis a series of tests that gives your doctor a detailed look at the function of your bladder and urethra.
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Urinary incontinence is unintentional loss of urine that is sufficient enough in frequency and amount to cause physical and/or emotional distress in the person experiencing it. Approximately 13 million Americans suffer from urinary incontinence.
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Incontinence after prostate surgery may be treated with medications or medical devices, by behavorial changes or surgery.
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