Do U Know What is Spinal Cord Abscess?

Spinal Cord Abscess

Spinal Cord Abscess (SCA) is a rare condition that affect damage to the spinal cord. Abscesses are cause by the injured tissues in the spine got infected. The white blood cells in our body help to fight with the infected cells. Then they begin to spread across the damaged tissue, causing secretion formation in the spine. And another cause is bacteria infection by injuries in our back bone. And trauma on back the skin may cause the risk of spinal cord abscess.

The Symptoms of Spinal cord abscess 

• Chills
• Fever
• Lack of bladder or bowel control
• Sensation loss of area of body under the abscess
• Pain  moves to the hip, legs, or foot
• Pain spread to the shoulders, arms, or hands
• Severe back pain 

The immediate Treatments prefer for spinal cord abscess is Laminectomy, that is urgent spine surgery to get refresh from the pressure affected to the spine. And also involves the removal of spine affected spine bone.

Preventive measures that can take for spinal cord abscess, Thorough treatment of boils, tuberculosis, and other infections decreases the risk of this. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent complications caused by the SCA.

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