Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
A spinal cord injury refers to damage to the spinal cord due to trauma, disease, or age-related degeneration. The impact depends on where the injury occurs and how severe it is.
Types of Spinal Cord Injuries:
Incomplete SCI Some signals still pass between the brain and body & the person may retain partial feeling or movement below the injury site. Complete SCI:No signals pass below the injury level & total loss of sensation and movement below the site.
Common Symptoms of SCI
- Numbness or tingling in hands or feet
- Loss of sensation
- Muscle weakness or paralysis
- Pain or pressure in the neck, head, or back
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
- Trouble walking or maintaining balance
- Changes in sexual function
- Spine or head in an unnatural position
Important:
The severity and recovery from SCI vary greatly from person to person. Early medical care and rehabilitation can improve outcomes and support long-term quality of life.