Symptoms of LUMBAR SPINE, FRACTURE OR SUBLUXATION
Pain over the damaged area is the most frequent symptom. It is often associated with swelling and bruising of the area. Spinal deformity may be obvious, particularly in burst fractures of the lumbar spine. Varying degrees of weakness, numbness or bowel, bladder and sexual dysfunction will be present. The trauma of the upper lumbar spine can damage the kidneys, pancreas and duodenum. Blood in the urine can occur. Nausea and vomiting and bowel obstruction can occur. Traumatic pancreatitis can lead to upper abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
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