Damage to spinal cord can cause;
Paresthesias: sensory function loss
Paralysis: motor function loss
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: loss to speech, swallow, breathe
Multiple sclerosis: dmg to myelin sheath, visual disturbance, weakness, loss in muscle control, speech disturbance
Autonomic neuropathy: dmg to autonomic nerves, dizziness, sweating, sluggish eye pupil reaction
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Raynaud’s disease
Autonomic dysreflexia: life-threatening, blood pressure skyrockets