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Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis - Symptoms

What are the symptoms of spinal stenosis?

Symptoms include the following:

  1. Back pain
  2. Muscle weakness and/or numbness/tingling, if pressure on the nerves is significant
  3. Balance and continence may be affected in severe cases
  4. There may also be a dull ache or cramp-like sensation in one or both legs during prolonged walking and/or standing

Symptoms usually improve once there is a change in position such as sitting down or bending forward.

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Lim Zhen Wei Dr

Dr Lim Zhen Wei

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MBBS (HONS) (Monash), M Med (Anaesthesiology), FAMS (Anaesthesiology)

Clinical Interests: Pain Medicine

Ivy Lim Adj Asst Prof

Adj Asst Prof Ivy Lim

MBBS, MMed (Family Med), FAMS (Sports Med)

Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine

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