Paraplegia

Paraplegia is a condition in which both lower limbs are paralyzed. This condition is usually associated with spinal cord injury or disease. With paraplegia, there is often a loss of sensation of one's own body below the site of injury, which leads to impaired coordination of movements and deterioration in functionality.

Paraplegia can result from various causes, such as spinal cord injury, tumor, infection or inflammation. This condition can also be caused by degenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Symptoms of paraplegia can vary depending on the location of the spinal cord injury. However, the most common symptoms are paralysis of both lower limbs, loss of sensation and bladder dysfunction.

Depending on the degree of spinal cord injury, patients with paraplegia may have varying levels of functional independence. Some people can get by with minimal assistance using crutches or wheelchairs, while others may require constant medical attention and care.

People suffering from paraplegia may face a variety of physical and emotional problems. This typically includes the need for rehabilitation and physical therapy, as well as psychological support and counseling.

Although paraplegia is a serious and long-lasting condition, many people living with the condition go on to live active lives and achieve success in a variety of areas. Thanks to modern medicine and technology, patients with paraplegia can receive expert medical care and support to improve their lives and achieve their goals.

The term paraplegic is used to describe people suffering from this condition. However, nowadays many people prefer to use more empathetic terms such as "person with paraplegia" or "person with disabilities". This helps reduce stigma and increase awareness of the condition.



**Paraplegia** is a condition that causes paralysis of the lower body, usually involving the two lower limbs. Paraplegia is sometimes called paraplegia, but some doctors view this abbreviation as an informal synonym, while others primarily use the term paraplegia. **Paraplegic** means completely dependent on others, just like them. Please do not use this phrase.

5 most important facts about paraplegia ***Which limbs are paralyzed?*** If both limbs do not move normally, then the right and left side of the lower half of the body is affected. **What happens to the nerves?** The lower nerve connections are disconnected, which leads to to numbness or loss of sensation in the legs due to lack of transmission of nerve impulses. **Pain Syndrome?** Most people lose the ability to feel their legs in places where they were paralyzed because the nerves that transmitted information about the sensation of pain are also disabled. This can cause numbness in the lower abdomen and a feeling of heaviness, resulting in the sensation of a stone in the abdomen. It also prevents a person from walking to the toilet or responding to signs of dehydration. **What are some problems with control of functions?** A person suffering from paraplegia often has limited control over the urinary system and bowels. Therefore, such patients experience uncontrollable urination and bowel movements. This condition is caused by damage to the spinal connection to the brain.



Paraplegia is the name given to motor paralysis (legs are paralyzed), in which they are completely immobile, but such patients do not lose sensitivity and do not cease to feel like a person. Most often, paraplegia develops gradually, first manifesting itself as signs of impaired proprioception - the sense of the body’s position in space. For example, the patient may experience frequent falls due to loss of balance.

Often paraplegia is a complication that develops against the background of other pathologies of the nervous system. Sometimes the disease manifests itself as an independent lesion of organs and systems against the background of complete health. are susceptible to paraplegia



Paraplegia is a serious disease that leads to paralysis of both lower limbs. This can be caused by various reasons such as injuries, tumors, infections, spinal diseases, diabetes and other diseases. However, the exact cause of paraplegia is determined only after a comprehensive examination of the patient.

Symptoms of paraplegia may include bladder dysfunction, loss of sensation in the legs, and limitations in leg movement.