spinal cord disorder

Question 1

the most common conditions that affect the spinal cord

Answer 1

syphilis, lyme disease, bacterial meningitis, herpes zoster, west nile virus, varicella zoster (shingles)

Question 2

common autoimmune conditions that affect the spinal cord

Answer 2

Guillain-Barre and multiple sclerosis

Question 3

prevention of spinal cord injuries

Answer 3

-safety equipment
-helmet
-no activity under the influence
-keep home and work free of potential hazards
-keep alert in your environment
-always consider potential hazards
-never move someone who may have potential spinal cord injury

Question 4

risk factors for spinal cord injury

Answer 4

age, medical conditions, avoidance of safety devices, poor body mechanics, not receiving immunizations, undertreatment or no treatment of infection

Question 5

signs and symptoms of spinal cord injury

Answer 5

depends on location and the nerves affected
numbness, tingling, pain, paralysis, clonus, tremor, autonomic nervous system changes (tachycardia, high/low BP, high/low Temp)

Question 6

diagnostics for spinal cord injury

Answer 6

lab tests (blood tests), MRI, CT, lumbar puncture, myelogram, electromyelogram

Question 7

complications of spinal cord disorders

Answer 7

immobility, urinary problems, bowel problems, muskuloskeletal problems, pain