Symptoms of Spinal Cord Nerve Damage
Disease description:
My grandfather fell down the stairs and now experiences pain in his lower back with every movement. He is very worried about potential spinal cord injury. What are the symptoms of spinal cord nerve damage?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Dai Zhenyu
The most common symptom is radicular pain, which occurs when nerve roots are compressed, leading to abnormal electrical discharges. This results in sharp, burning, or cutting-like sensations—pain that is extremely difficult to tolerate. It may involve multiple spinal segments simultaneously, causing persistent, long-standing discomfort. Additionally, patients may experience urinary and fecal incontinence, as well as numbness in the perineal region. We recommend that patients seek prompt medical evaluation at a hospital; treatment will be determined based on diagnostic findings.
