spinal cord injury symptoms, adult or older child
symptoms of a spinal cord injury in an adult or older child may include:
- severe neck or back pain.
- not being able to move a part of the body. (this is not the same as being unable to move because of pain or because of a direct injury to that area.)
- weakness, tingling, or numbness in the arms or legs.
- new loss of bowel or bladder control.
current as of: october 24, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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