What is spinal epidural abscess?

A spinal epidural abscess is an infection that occurs in the membranes covering the spinal cord. Abscesses occur when an area of tissue becomes infected and the body's immune system tries to fight it. Some symptoms include, pain, swelling, and fever.

How do members experience spinal epidural abscess?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with spinal epidural abscess*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for spinal epidural abscess*

Who has spinal epidural abscess on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 4
50s 1
60s 3
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 3
Female 6