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1
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What are the symptoms of cauda equina syndrome? (4)

A

alternating or bilateral pain in legs
saddle anaesthesia
loss of anal tone on PR
Bladder +/- bowel incontinence

2
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If you suspect cauda equina syndrome in a patient what should you do?

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This is a neurosirgical emergancy and so should be reffered promptly.
May need decompression

3
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What are the symptoms of cauda equina syndrome? (4)

A
alternating or bilateral pain in legs
saddle anaesthesia
lower back pain
loss of anal tone on PR
Bladder +/- bowel incontinence
4
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If you suspect cauda equina syndrome in a patient what should you do?

A

This is a neurosirgical emergancy and so should be reffered promptly.
May need decompression

5
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Give 5 cause of cauda equina syndrome

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lumbar disc herniation
epidural hematoma
trauma
infection
tumour