Dr. Mahmoud Yazdan Panahi
Tehran
Symptoms of a benign spinal tumor
**Symptoms of a benign spinal tumor** vary depending on the location of the tumor. Impairment of bladder and bowel control, movement restriction, and sensory changes such as numbness or tingling are the primary symptoms. Muscle weakness may also occur in the limbs, and along with it, the patient also experiences pain in the spine, which sometimes spreads to other parts. One of the common symptoms of a benign spinal tumor is pain in the spine. This pain is usually due to The tumor presses on the spinal cord or nerves. The pain can start gradually or suddenly and may be felt in a certain part of the back or along the spine. The pulling is accompanied in different areas of the body. These symptoms usually increase with the progress of the tumor. Legs.. People with spinal cord tumor may lose the ability to perform their daily movements and directly affect the quality of things in activities such as standing, walking.. Life... Benign spinal cord tumor in cases where the tumor becomes larger, muscle weakness may become more apparent... ### Sensory changes
Sensory changes are one of the common symptoms of a benign tumor of the spine, which appears as numbness, tingling or loss of sensation in different areas of the body. These symptoms are more common in limbs such as hands or feet and may be temporary or permanent. And it may get worse as the tumor grows... ### Limitation of movement
A benign tumor of the spinal cord may cause limitations in the movement of the limbs. These limitations are usually caused by pressure on the spinal nerves and can be seen in any part of the body. The affected person may have difficulty walking, standing or performing complex movements. In some cases, these limitations can lead to a feeling of stiffness or reduced flexibility of the joints.
A benign tumor of the spinal cord can put a lot of pressure on the nerves that control the bladder and bowel, causing problems with their function.. These problems may include urinary or fecal incontinence, a sense of urgency to urinate, or difficulty emptying the bladder and bowels completely. These symptoms are especially visible when a tumor can help improve spinal cord symptoms. Malignant spinal cord tumor symptoms.
A malignant spinal tumor is usually associated with severe and progressive symptoms. Patients may experience bladder and bowel control disorders, severe sensory changes such as numbness or complete loss of sensation in the limbs, and serious problems with balance and coordination of movements. Advanced muscle weakness that gradually limits the ability to move.
One of the main symptoms of a malignant tumor of the spine is severe and continuous pain in the spine... This pain may start suddenly or gradually intensify... The pain can be felt in different areas of the spine or spread to different parts of the body... Usually this pain is resistant to painkillers and may be aggravated by physical activity or even at rest... Malignant tumor of the spinal cord In addition, the pain may be accompanied by a burning or shooting sensation that indicates pressure The tumor is on the spinal cord and surrounding nerves.. ### advanced muscle weakness
In malignant tumors of the spinal cord, muscle weakness is usually more advanced and can significantly affect a person's ability to move. This weakness may occur in some limbs, such as the arms or legs, causing a loss of the ability to perform daily activities. In particular, affected individuals may have difficulty performing simple tasks such as getting up off the floor or #walking #changing one's movement.. Neurological disorders and balance problems
Malignant tumors of the spinal cord can cause severe neurological disorders that include balance and coordination problems. People who experience these symptoms may experience imbalance when walking or standing. In addition, they may have difficulty performing complex activities such as climbing stairs or even moving in open spaces.. ### Extreme sensory changes
In a malignant tumor of the spinal cord, sensory changes can be much more severe than in a benign tumor. These changes include complete numbness, tingling, or loss of sensation in different areas of the body.
Usually, these symptoms appear on limbs such as the arms and legs and may spread quickly. Due to the pressure of the tumor on the nerves.. Spinal cord injury and disturbance in the transmission of nerve signals to the brain is caused by the growth of the tumor and worsens.. ### Bladder and bowel control disorder
One of the worrisome symptoms of a malignant spinal cord tumor is bladder and bowel control problems... Spinal cord tumors can affect the nerves that control the function of these organs and cause urinary or fecal incontinence. People may also feel urgency to urinate or difficulty emptying the bladder or bowel completely. From below the spinal cord.. In these cases, spinal tumor surgery is one of the treatment options to reduce pressure.. and improve body function.. Timely diagnosis of all types of spinal tumors based on symptoms.
Both benign and malignant spinal cord tumors are usually accompanied by symptoms such as pain in the spine, muscle weakness, sensory changes, movement problems, and bladder and bowel control disorders. Early detection of these symptoms can help prevent the progression of the disease and reduce its complications. "Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can dramatically improve patients' quality of life."
The result is that any abnormal changes in the body, especially in the spinal and nerve areas, should be taken seriously. In case of suspicious symptoms, visiting a spine tumor doctor and performing diagnostic tests can prevent more complicated problems.