Symptoms of tuberculous spondylitis

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Tuberculous myelitis is caused by the blood circulation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in other parts of the body (such as lung, kidney, bone, etc.) or by the direct infiltration of spinal tuberculosis. It often involves the spinal cord, so it is also called tuberculous meningomyelitis. Symptoms of tuberculous spondylitis? Let's talk about it

Symptoms of tuberculous spondylitis

It is more common in young adults, and may have tuberculosis contact history or tuberculosis history before the disease. Spinal cord injury is often incomplete, with limb paralysis, sensory disturbance and defecation dysfunction below the lesion level.

Usually slow onset, in the presence of spinal cord symptoms at the same time, low fever, anorexia, weight loss, night sweats and so on. When the lesion is mainly spinal membrane and spinal arachnoid, the main manifestation is root pain, with scattered, asymmetric and segmental sensory disturbance. The clinical manifestation is similar to spinal arachnoiditis.

When the lesion is mainly spinal membrane and spinal arachnoid, the main manifestation is root pain, with scattered, asymmetric and segmental sensory disturbance. The clinical manifestation is similar to spinal arachnoiditis.

matters needing attention

Strengthen the physique, pay attention to prevent respiratory tract infection; Strengthen the management and treatment of tuberculosis patients; The newborns and children should actively implement the planned immunization according to the requirements; Early comprehensive treatment can reduce complications and sequelae. Prevent infection of adjacent tissues of spinal cord from involving spinal cord. Strictly carry out the routine diagnosis and treatment operation to prevent iatrogenic infection caused by neurosurgery operation and diagnosis and treatment operation.