What are the typical symptoms of ponytail syndrome? 1. Nervous system diseases of lower limbs: weakness, tingling and numbness of one or both legs or feet of lower limbs are common symptoms, and weakness or numbness of lower limbs can also make it difficult for patients to walk or stand. Some patients will also have foot drop, and nerve control will involve the common peroneal nerve, which will cause patients to be unable to walk normally.

2. Perineal paralysis: The perineal area is also the saddle area. The position is that when a person is riding a horse, the area in contact with the saddle is the perineum, including the groin, buttocks, genitals and the inner thigh. Judging from the symptoms, belonging to this area may cause numbness, tingling or weakness, and may be unconscious or unconscious in severe cases.

3. Defecation dysfunction: Due to bedridden factors and functional loss, intestinal motility can be weakened and bladder function can be damaged. There may be difficulty in defecation, incontinence and urinary retention, which is one of the typical symptoms of cauda equina syndrome. Usually, patients will have poor defecation, weak urination, urinary retention, rectal out of control, constipation, anal dilatation and so on. Of course, out-of-control sphincter can also bring dysfunction to male sexual function.

4. Severe and diversified pain: When the cauda equina nerve is damaged or injured, there will be radiation pain, involving sciatica, and severe pain in legs and lower limbs. Most of the pain will extend from the back of the thigh to the calf and then to the soles of the feet. Some patients may even be unable to sleep and work, and their pain will have a serious impact on their lives. If the above situation occurs, you need to see a doctor immediately to avoid delaying treatment and aggravating your condition.