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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is acute phase of spinal cord injury?
Acute phase begins immediately after spinal cord injury (due to trauma to the spinal cord), involving blood vessel damage, ionic imbalance, neurotransmitter accumulation (excitotoxicity), inflammation, swelling and cell death.
Symptoms of acute phase of spinal cord injury
Decreased sensation over skin
Weakness in arms or legs
Numbness or abnormal sensation
Numbness in the region from shoulder to elbow
Numbness anywhere from the elbow to the wrist
Numbness of the thigh
Reduced sensitivity to feeling pain
Numbness anywhere from the knees to the ankles
Questions your doctor may ask to check for acute phase of spinal cord injury
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose acute phase of spinal cord injury
Do you feel the sensation on your skin has changed?
Do you feel any weakness in your arms or legs?
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
Do you have numbness from the shoulder to elbow?
Do you have numbness from your elbow to your wrist?
Treatment for acute phase of spinal cord injury
Treatment involves maintaining breathing, preventing shock, immobilization to prevent further spinal cord damage and avoiding possible complications, such as stool or urine retention, respiratory or heart problems, and formation clots in the deep veins.
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