Spinal Cord Hemorrhage Quiz
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Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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What is Spinal Cord Hemorrhage?
This is a rare condition that occurs when there is bleeding (hemorrhage) into the spinal cord. Common causes include trauma, malformation of the blood vessels supplying the spinal cord, bleeding disorders, and complications from certain medical procedures. Some anti-blood clotting medications may increase the risk of this condition.
Typical Symptoms of Spinal Cord Hemorrhage
Back pain
Weakness in arms or legs
Numbness or abnormal sensation
Headache
My brain is not functioning right now
Need to strain/exert to pass urine
Difficulty holding urine, leak urine
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Spinal Cord Hemorrhage
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you experience back pain?
Do your arms or legs feel weak?
Do you feel any numbness or altered sensation?
Do you have headaches or a heavy feeling in your head?
Do you struggle to focus or feel less aware of your surroundings?
Treatmentof Spinal Cord Hemorrhage
Treatment varies between individuals and depends on the underlying cause, location, and severity. Immediate management often focuses on relieving pressure on the spinal cord. Subsequent treatment may involve surgery, a procedure to cut off blood supply to the bleeding site, and medications.
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Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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