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A spinal cord tumor, is a tumor that begins within the spinal cord or the covering of the spinal cord (dura).
Spinal cord tumors can cause different signs and symptoms, especially as tumors grow. The tumors may affect spinal cord or the nerve roots, blood vessels or bones of spine. Signs and symptoms may include:
Pain at the site of the tumor due to tumor growth,
Back pain, often radiating to other parts of body,
Feeling less sensitive to pain, heat and cold
Loss of bowel or bladder function
Difficulty walking, sometimes leading to falls
Back pain that's worse at night
Loss of sensation or muscle weakness, especially in arms or legs, Muscle weakness, which may be mild or severe, in different parts of your body
Back pain is a common early symptom of spinal tumors. Pain may also spread beyond back to hips, legs, feet or arms and may worsen over time - even with treatment.
Spinal tumors progress at different rates depending on the type of tumor.
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NEURO & SPINE CLINIC.
Dr. Amit Gupta. C-8/566, 1st floor, Above Pragati furniture, Near metro pillar No.373
Madhuban Chowk, Sec.-8. Rohini. Delhi.
Call- 9625471332 for appointment. Timing-5:30-7:30pm. Sunday closed. www.neuroandspineclinic.com