Spinal cord Tumor - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- A spinal cord tumor or simply spinal tumor or an intradural tumor is a growth that develops within the spinal canal or within the bones of the spine, or on the covering of the spinal cord (dura).

Symptoms-

Pain at the site of the tumor due to tumor growth

Back pain that's worse at night and may radiate to other parts of the body

Less sensitivity to pain, heat, and cold

Loss of bowel or bladder function

Difficulty walking

Muscle weakness, especially in the arms or legs

Causes-
The actual reason is not clear; it may be due to defective genes.

Specialists to visit
Neurologist
Neurosurgeon
Physiotherapist

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
http://www.aans.org
https://www.spine-health.com