WHAT IS SPINAL STENOSIS

Spinal stenosis is a medical condition marked by the narrowing of the spine as result of which there is an immense pressure and strain on the nerves travelling through it. The symptoms are usual very mild that include pain, tingling, weakness and numbness and sometimes there are no symptoms at all. If you are planning undergo the treatment for spinal stenosis, Blk Hospital is one of the best options. It has a reputation of being the best spine hospital in India and has attracted patients not only from different parts of the country but from the rest of the world as well. Every year, a large number of foreign patients opt for spine treatment in India due to considerably higher success rate of the procedure performed here.

Spinal stenosis is usually caused by excessive strain on the spine that ultimately leads to wear and tear. The major reason behind this is osteoarthritis. The problem usually affects adults or elderly people as their bones are very fragile. Spinal stenosis can be divided into two categories depending upon the area that has been affected. These are

·         Cervical stenosis

·         Lumbar stenosis

Cervical stenosis refers to the condition in which the problem affects a portion of the upper part of the spine i.e near the neck. The major symptoms of cervical stenosis include tingling sensation aur numbness in the limbs accompanied by unexplained weakness, difficulty in walking or maintaining the balance of the body, bladder dysfunction and persistent pain in the neck the ranges from mild to chronic.

Lumbar stenosis of the other hand is the most common type of spinal stenosis and occurs when the problem effects a portion of the lower back. In case of lumbar stenosis, the tingling sensation, weakness and numbness is only experienced in the lower Limbs. The patient may also experience frequent cramps in either one or both legs. Persistent back pain is also common symptom.

There can be a variety of reasons responsible for triggering the problem. These include overgrowth of the bone that can restrict the spinal canal. One such disease that can lead to overgrowth of bone in the spine is Paget's disease. Spinal injuries caused by trauma are also responsible for causing spinal stenosis. Apart from these herniated disc and tumor formation can also lead to spinal stenosis.

If you experience any of the symptoms, it is very important to seek immediate medical help for timely detection and cure. Elderly people especially, should take a lot of care as problem can easily affected due to the degenerative changes taking place in their body. The problem can also affect middle aged people due to a number of reasons that include injuries sustained in an accident, spinal deformity present since birth, genetic diseases etc.

The treatment procedure usually includes the use of certain anti-inflammatory medications. Surgeries are quite rare and are performed in extreme cases.

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