CAUDA EQUINASYNDROME

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RGASM CHANGES

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RECTILE DYSFUNCTION

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LTERED SENSATION

NABILITY TO STOP

EAKAGE

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REMEMBER THE "HORSE TAIL" WHENSCREENING FOR CAUDA EQUINA SYNDROME

Changes in the ability to climax during sexual activityin both males and females

An Inability to empty all of the urine fromyour bladder or being unaware of when your bladder is fulland needs emptying.

A recent onset of significant leg pain and/or a feeling of pins and needles/numbness in one or both legsCIATICA

Change in ability to achieve an erection or ejaculate inmales

Inability to stop a bowel motion

Loss of sensation when passing abladder or bowel motion. Loss of sensation in genitals during sexualintercourse. Numbness in or around your back passage when using toiletpaper to wipe yourself

Inability to stop a bladder movement including changing the rate of urine flow

Post urinary or faecal leakage. Leaking of urine or recent use ofpads

ALTHOUGH THESE QUESTIONS ARE VERY PERSONAL AND CAN BEEMBARRASSING TO ASK IT IS MORE EMBARRASSING TO NOT ASK

POTENTIALLY LIFE CHANGING QUESTIONS

AVE YOU HAD ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS?Explaining why you are asking these questions can help to collectmore accurate and honest answers