What is Spinal stenosis?
'''Spinal stenosis''' is a narrowing of the [[spinal canal]] or [[neural foramen]]. It can cause pressure on the [[spinal cord]] or [[nerve roots]].<ref name=NIH2017Over>{{cite web|title=Spinal Stenosis|url=https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/spinal-stenosis/advanced|website=National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases|access-date=19 December 2017|language=en|date=11 April 2017}}</ref> Symptoms may include pain, [[paraesthesia|numbness]], or weakness in the arms or legs. Symptoms usually get worse over time. Severe symptoms may include [[bladder]] and [[bowel]] problems or [[sexual dysfunction]].<ref name=NIH2017Sym>{{cite web|title=Spinal Stenosis|url=https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/spinal-stenosis/advanced#tab-symptoms|website=National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases|access-date=19 December 2017|language=en|date=11 April 2017}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Diseases and disorders of bones]] {{med-stub}}