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Spinal Cord Diseases | MedlinePlus

Spinal Cord Diseases | MedlinePlus

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The primary NIH organization for research on Spinal Cord Diseases is the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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05/01/2018 03:50 PM EDT

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Summary

Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the middle of your back. It carries signals back and forth between your body and your brain. It is protected by your vertebrae, which are the bone disks that make up your spine. If you have an accident that damages the vertebrae or other parts of the spine, this can also injure the spinal cord. Other spinal cord problems include
Symptoms vary but might include pain, numbness, loss of sensation and muscle weakness. These symptoms can occur around the spinal cord, and also in other areas such as your arms and legs. Treatments often include medicines and surgery.

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