Home > Medical Reference > Encyclopedia (Spanish)

Toggle: English / Spanish

< Atras
Lesión a la médula espinal

Una lesión grave de la médula espinal con frecuencia causa pérdida de la sensibilidad y parálisis, la pérdida del movimiento y control voluntario sobre los músculos en el cuerpo. Esta lesión causa también pérdida del funcionamiento de los reflejos por debajo del punto en que una lesión interrumpe las funciones corporales, como la respiración, el control de las evacuaciones y el control vesical. En el caso de lesión espinal, la atención médica oportuna puede ayudar a minimizar el daño posterior a la médula espinal.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is the first of its kind, requiring compliance with 53 standards of quality and accountability, verified by independent audit. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial process. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics (www.hiethics.com) and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 1997-2007 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.

adam.com