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What symptom characterizes cauda equina syndrome?

Severe unilateral leg pain

Incontinence

Cauda equina syndrome is a serious medical condition that occurs when the nerves at the lower end of the spinal cord (the cauda equina) become compressed. One of the hallmark symptoms of this syndrome is incontinence, which can manifest as urinary retention or loss of bowel control. This symptom arises due to the involvement of the nerve roots responsible for bladder and bowel function, indicating that the damage is affecting critical areas of nerve supply that manage these bodily functions.

In the presence of cauda equina syndrome, individuals might also experience a combination of other symptoms such as bilateral leg weakness, saddle anesthesia (loss of sensation in the areas that would contact a saddle), and lower extremity motor deficits, but incontinence is particularly notable. It is often considered a medical emergency, requiring prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention to prevent permanent nerve damage.

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Loss of sensation in arms

Only low back pain

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