What are the symptoms of spinal nerve compression

When the spine is compressed by nerves due to herniated discs, stenosis of the spinal canal, or tumors or tuberculosis, the following symptoms can occur: first, symptoms of the sensory system, numbness and pain below the plane of compression or dysfunction of skin temperature regulation and abnormal sweating can occur. If the nerve roots are compressed by the lumbar spine, numbness and pain in the lower limbs can occur. Second, changes in muscle strength, when the spine compresses the nerve, there can be symptoms of numbness and weakness of the limbs below the plane of compression, and there can be a decrease in muscle strength. Third, urinary and fecal disorders, severe cases can appear constipation or incontinence symptoms, then the relevant spinal nuclear magnetic examination to assess the degree of compression, through physical examination to assess the degree of spinal cord compression of nerves, the corresponding treatment.