Cauda Equina Syndrome Solicitors

Symptoms Of Cauda Equina Syndrome

There are certain ‘red flag’ symptoms which act as an early indication of Cauda Equina Syndrome. These symptoms include:-

• Lower back pain;
• Pain in one leg or both legs, which may start in the buttocks and continue down the thighs;
• Reduced sensation around the saddle and genital area;
• Muscle weakness in the legs;
• Sexual dysfunction;
• Poor reflexes in the lower extremities.

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Other Symptoms Of Cauda Equina Syndrome

Urinary and bowel changes are also a major warning of Cauda Equina Syndrome. These will vary from case to case, but may involve:-

• Inability to urinate;
• Inability to empty the bladder;
• Increase urinary frequency;
• Urinary incontinence;
• Faecal incontinence;
• Loss of anal tone;
• Decreased sensation.

Acute Cauda Equina Symptoms

As the nerves continue to be compressed, a patient’s condition will quickly move from incomplete to complete. A patient who has complete Cauda Equina will present additional symptoms such as:-

• Painless urinary retention;
• Overflow incontinence;
• Extensive loss of sensation around the saddle and genital area.

Do You Have Cauda Equina Symptoms?

If you believe that you or a family member are displaying signs of some of the Cauda Equina Symptoms mentioned above, please seek early advice from us. Early intervention can make a significant difference to a successful outcome both from a physical recovery point of view, but also from the compensation aspect of any potential claim you may make.

We provide a completely free of charge, no obligation assessment of your situation. We will advise you whether you can make a claim, whether any treatment is available which might improve your Cauda Equina Syndrome, and if you decide to make a claim for medical negligence compensation we will usually be able to help you under a No Win No Fee Medical Negligence claim agreement or other funding arrangements may be available.

Please call us free today on 0800 234 3300 or from a mobile click to call 01275 334030 for a no cost, no obligation opinion or complete our free online enquiry form.