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*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
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Common symptom
Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 7 |