Cysts are small fluid-filled pockets that develop in the spinal cord and are more common in the neck area, but can grow anywhere in the bone marrow and press nerves and other structures, resulting in some symptoms such as muscle weakness, dizziness, back pain and muscle atrophy.Like what.
Normally, people are already born with cysts in the spinal cord, but for some little-known reasons, they don’t increase to adolescence or adulthood.Diagnosis of bone marrow cysts is done by MAGNETIC resonance imaging or CT scan and treatment varies depending on the severity of symptoms.
- Symptoms of a cyst in the spinal cord only appear when the cyst is large and compresses nerves and other structures.
- Which can cause the following symptoms:.
In addition, some people may experience a loss of sensitivity to pain or heat, and it is quite common for people with vertebral cysts to experience burns and cuts without realizing it, as their sensitivity is reduced due to nerve compression.
Treatment of spinal cord cysts varies depending on the person’s symptoms and severity; Treatment usually involves draining the cyst to reduce pressure on the spine and prevent its recurrence; However, in some cases, it may be necessary to remove the cyst.for surgery.
If the cyst causes severe damage to the nerves in the spinal cord, drainage or surgical treatment may not be enough to restore lost functions.Therefore, it is important that the person is accompanied by a physical therapist so that the compromised functions can be stimulated and thus gradually recovered.