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Can Spinal Stenosis Cause Bowel Problems, Difficulty Urinating?

April 26, 2017bowel cause difficulty problems Spinal Stenosis urinating

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Can Spinal Stenosis Cause Bowel Problems, Difficulty Urinating?

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Spinal stenosis is a condition when spinal canal becomes narrow and compresses the spinal cord and nerves. This can be due to aging and degeneration process. It can also be due to disc herniations and osteoporosis. This condition can affect lumbar and cervical vertebrae. Lumbar spinal stenosis can cause • Low back pain • Sensation in buttock, leg, feet and thighs. • It also causes loss of control on bowel and bladder. So, your problem can be due to spinal stenosis.