Symptoms of EPIDURAL ABSCESS
The symptoms depend on whether the spine or brain is involved. When the spine is involved, there is often localized pain and muscle spasms. There is usually a fever. If the epidural abscess becomes large enough, it may compress the adjacent spinal cord and nerves leading to weakness, numbness, or tingling. Urinary difficulty may occur. When the brain is involved, the symptoms are similar. There is often headaches, fever, and possibly chills. Compression or irritation of the underlying brain can lead to localized neurological problems and seizures.
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