There are certain ‘red flag’ symptoms which act as an early indication of Cauda Equina Syndrome. These symptoms include:-
- Lower back pain;
- Pain in one leg or both legs, which may start in the buttocks and continue down the thighs;
- Reduced sensation around the saddle and genital area;
- Muscle weakness in the legs;
- Sexual dysfunction;
- Poor reflexes in the lower extremities.
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Other Symptoms Of Cauda Equina Syndrome
Urinary and bowel changes are also a major warning of Cauda Equina Syndrome. These will vary from case to case, but may involve:-
- Inability to urinate;
- Inability to empty the bladder;
- Increase urinary frequency;
- Urinary incontinence;
- Faecal incontinence;
- Loss of anal tone;
- Decreased sensation.
Acute Cauda Equina Symptoms
As the nerves continue to be compressed, a patient’s condition will quickly move from incomplete to complete. A patient who has complete Cauda Equina will present additional symptoms such as:-
- Painless urinary retention;
- Overflow incontinence;
- Extensive loss of sensation around the saddle and genital area.
Do You Have Cauda Equina Symptoms?
If you believe that you or a family member are displaying signs of some of the Cauda Equina Symptoms mentioned above, please seek early advice from us. Early intervention can make a significant difference to a successful outcome both from a physical recovery point of view, but also from the compensation aspect of any potential claim you may make.
We provide a completely free of charge, no obligation assessment of your situation. We will advise you whether you can make a claim, whether any treatment is available which might improve your Cauda Equina Syndrome, and if you decide to make a claim for medical negligence compensation we will usually be able to help you under a No Win No Fee Medical Negligence claim agreement or other funding arrangements may be available.
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