What are the symptoms of SCI?
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According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, there are many different symptoms or signs of SCI. Some of the more common signs of SCI include1:
- Extreme pain or pressure in the neck, head, or back
- Tingling or loss of sensation in the hand, fingers, feet, or toes
- Partial or complete loss of control over any part of the body
- Urinary or bowel urgency, incontinence, or retention
- Difficulty with balance and walking
- Abnormal band-like sensations in the thorax—pain, pressure
- Impaired breathing after injury
- Unusual lumps on the head or spine
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Spinal cord injury facts. Retrieved June 21, 2012, from http://www.aans.org/Patient%20Information/Fact%20Sheets.aspx [top]
Last Updated Date: 11/30/2012
Last Reviewed Date: 11/30/2012