What is cauda equina syndrome?
There's a collection of nerve roots at the bottom of your spinal cord that affect your legs and bladder. When an injury or herniated disk or other problem compresses those nerves, then that causes pain, weakness and incontinence. Cauda equina syndrome is a medical emergency. What are the first signs of cauda equina? Early symptoms of cauda equina syndrome can include:
Lower limb weakness and intermittent changes in sensation, such as numbness.