Nick Jervis

What can a medical practitioner do to speed up your cauda equina syndrome diagnosis? To get a definitive diagnosis that a patient’s symptoms are being caused by compression of the cauda equina nerves, it is usually necessary for the patient to undergo an MRI scan. However, in order for a medical practitioner to consider if … Read more

Complete cauda equina syndrome is a distressing and life-changing condition. Sometimes, when onset of the condition is sudden, there is little that can be done. But in some circumstances, prompt action might have produced a better outcome. Symptoms of permanent cauda equina syndrome A patient with permanent, complete cauda equina syndrome is likely to be … Read more

Receiving the correct advice if you are suffering with cauda equina syndrome is absolutely vital as this shocking condition is a medical emergency. Cauda equina syndrome If you are developing cauda equina syndrome, you are likely to need emergency surgery so it is imperative that your symptoms are recognised and acted on immediately. A delay … Read more

Cauda equina syndrome is usually associated with loss of bladder and bowel function, but sexual function can also suffer if this traumatic condition is not treated promptly. Cauda equina compression The cauda equina nerves, which control sensation and function in the lower body, are found at the base of the spinal cord. Consequently, they can … Read more

One of the early symptoms of cauda equina syndrome is lower back pain. Why is this and how should a GP react? Back Pain Back pain is unlikely to mean that someone has cauda equina syndrome. Back pain is extremely common whereas cauda equina syndrome is fairly rare. Back pain can occur anywhere in the … Read more

Severe bladder and bowel problems are a frequent cause of substantial compensation claims for cauda equina syndrome. If you are struggling with these devastating symptoms, speak to a solicitor as you may be entitled to compensation if your diagnosis or treatment were delayed. Cauda equina syndrome and incontinence Cauda equina syndrome is caused when the … Read more

Sciatica-like symptoms in the legs can be a sign that a patient is developing cauda equina syndrome. When should you become concerned? Why does cauda equina syndrome cause symptoms in the legs? Cauda equina syndrome can develop when the cauda equina nerves at the base of the spinal cord become squashed or compressed, perhaps due … Read more

Bladder function is something we all too frequently take for granted. In cauda equina syndrome, the loss of function can signal other devastating life-long symptoms. Long-term urinary symptoms Long-term urinary problems are a key feature of cauda equina syndrome. When surgery is carried out too late to bring about recovery, the patient may be left … Read more

Cauda equina syndrome compensation claims most often arise from failings at the point of initial contact, where an appropriate reaction may save the patient from a lifetime of distress and disability. Early symptoms of cauda equina syndrome When a patient visits their GP with the possible early symptoms of cauda equina syndrome, it is vital … Read more

If you are suffering with cauda equina syndrome, you may require emergency surgery. A failure to provide this on the part of your NHS Trust may leave you with devastating, life-long symptoms and be considered an act of medical negligence. Why is surgery sometimes an emergency? If you are developing cauda equina syndrome but the … Read more

Cauda equina syndrome is a fairly rare condition which many GPs may never encounter. Additionally, its main symptoms of leg pain and tingling, and urinary and sexual dysfunction are not unique to that condition. Consequently, this appalling condition is sometimes not diagnosed until it is too late. Diagnosing cauda equina syndrome There are several tests … Read more