Paraplegia refers to the human body’s inability to move as a result of a serious accident. The condition involves complete or partial loss of movement of the legs and or from the waist down.
Paralysis of the entire body including the arms is called Quadriplegia.
Causes
Injury to the spinal cord is a common cause of paraplegia. Injuries and or causes include:
- Broken neck (cervical spine)
- Broken back (lumbar spine)
- Spinal cord injury
- Infection
- Autoimmune diseases
Symptoms
Symptoms may include:
- Severely decreased or complete loss of movement in the legs, feet, and or toes
- Loss of feeling in the legs, feet, and or toes
- Tingling or needle like sensation in the legs, feet, and or toes
- Loss of bowel and urinary bladder control
