Cauda equina syndrome
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What is cauda equina syndrome?
Cauda equina syndrome is caused by significant narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses the nerve roots below the level of the spinal cord.
Common symptoms reported by people with cauda equina syndrome
Treatments taken by people for cauda equina syndrome
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Compare treatments taken by people with cauda equina syndrome
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Who has cauda equina syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 64 say cauda equina syndrome is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 28 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 2 | |
| 20-29 years | 3 | |
| 30-39 years | 1 | |
| 40-49 years | 3 | |
| 50-59 years | 2 | |
| 60-69 years | 4 | |
| 70+ years | 6 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 33 | |
| Female | 71 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 49 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 2 |