Quadriplegia (patient information)

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How do I know if I have quadriplegia and what are the symptoms of quadriplegia?

The symptoms of quadriplegia depends on the severity of the injury and the place it occurred. In general, injuries that are higher in your spinal cord produce more paralysis. Patients may experience one or more of the following signs or symptoms:

• Difficult in moving the limbs
• Pain in the arms, legs, back, and other areas
• Difficulty with fine motor tasks, including writing, grasping things, maintaining balance or walking
• Loss of bladder and bowel control
• Difficult in breathing

Who is at risk for quadriplegia?

• Spinal cord injury
• Tumor affected spinal cord
• Stroke
• Cerebral palsy

Where to find medical care for quadriplegia?

Directions to Hospitals Treating quadriplegia

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