Description
Paraplegia is a disease of the Lower Body.
Spinal injury or disease that causes paralysis of the lower body is Paraplegia.
It causes impairment of the sensory nerves in the lower limbs. It damages the tissues and causes Inflammation.
The Spinal Cord consists of a number of Nerves which carry signals between the Brain and the Body. It supports the Body and posture. But any disorder of the Spinal cord may disrupt the functions of the Nerves, that run in the Back.
Causes of Paraplegia
Tumor
Stroke
Trauma
Neck Injury
Back Injury
Tuberculosis
Genetic Disorder
Spinal cord Injury
Autoimmune Diseases
Transverse myelitis
Lesions on Spinal Cord
May be present by birth
Bacterial or Viral Infections
If not treated properly, Paraplegia may cause
Paralysis
Permanent damage to Nervous System