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Spinal cord abscess is a disorder characterized by inflammation and a collection of infected material (pus) around the spinal cord.
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Symptoms
Chills; Fever; Loss of bladder or bowel control; Loss of movement of an area of the body; Loss of sensation of an area ...
Causes
A spinal cord abscess is caused by an infection that occurs inside the spine. An abscess of the spinal cord itself is v...
Tests
A physical exam often shows localized tenderness over the spine. A neurological examination may show signs of spinal co...
Treatments
The goals of treatment are to relieve spinal cord compression and cure the infection. Urgent surgical decompression (by...
Complications
The abscess can either injure the spinal cord from direct pressure, or can cut off the blood supply to the spinal cord,...
Prevention
Thorough treatment of boils, tuberculosis, and other infections decreases the risk. People with endocarditis or congeni...
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have symptoms of spinal cord abscess.
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