Spinal stenosis
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Also known as: central spinal stenosisContent medically reviewed byDr. Karthikeya T MMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.Following are the common symptoms of spinal stenosis:Tingling or numbness in legs or armsStiffness and severe back painDifficulty in walking and standing for long timeMight experience balancing problemsResting may provide temporary relief but the symptoms reoccur Tingling or numbness in legs or arms Stiffness and severe back pain Difficulty in walking and standing for long time Might experience balancing problems Resting may provide temporary relief but the symptoms reoccur Common causes for Spinal stenosis are Wear and tear damages of bones which may lead to bone spur Overgrowth of bone Tumors in spine Tumours in spine Thickened ligaments - The spinal cord (nerve) which holds the bones of the spine together, becomes thick with aging and this can bulge into spinal canal. Herniated or bulging discs In some cases it is congenital (present by birth) - it is known as congenital spinal stenosis The risk factors include: Advance age Spinal injuries - accidents or injuries to the spine Avoid smoking – smoking has been linked to back pain. Apply hot or cold packs Exercise regularly Maintain good posture while sitting, standing and sleeping Avoid lifting heavy weight straight from the ground. Bend knees and lift the heavy object. Numbness – compression of the nerve can cause numbness in arms and feet Weakness – person may feel weak due to the complication associated with spinal stenosis. Balance problems – Seen in severe cases of spinal stenosis Paralysis – In extreme cases, person may be paralyzed
Tingling or numbness in legs or arms
Stiffness and severe back pain
Difficulty in walking and standing for long time
Might experience balancing problems
Resting may provide temporary relief but the symptoms reoccur
Common causes for Spinal stenosis are
Wear and tear damages of bones which may lead to bone spur
Overgrowth of bone
Tumors in spine
Tumours in spine
Thickened ligaments - The spinal cord (nerve) which holds the bones of the spine together, becomes thick with aging and this can bulge into spinal canal.
Herniated or bulging discs
In some cases it is congenital (present by birth) - it is known as congenital spinal stenosis
The risk factors include:
Advance age
Spinal injuries - accidents or injuries to the spine
Avoid smoking – smoking has been linked to back pain.
Apply hot or cold packs
Exercise regularly
Maintain good posture while sitting, standing and sleeping
Avoid lifting heavy weight straight from the ground. Bend knees and lift the heavy object.
Numbness – compression of the nerve can cause numbness in arms and feet
Weakness – person may feel weak due to the complication associated with spinal stenosis.
Balance problems – Seen in severe cases of spinal stenosis
Paralysis – In extreme cases, person may be paralyzed
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