Tabes Dorsalis
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| Name: Tabes Dorsalis |
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| Rare complication of third stage syphilis. |
Causes of Tabes Dorsalis
Development of a syphilitic deposit in the spinal cord. |
Symptoms of Tabes Dorsalis
Repetitive, brief, severe pain in the legs, back, chest, and sometimes arms and face. Some patients develop poor coordination of the legs and difficulty in walking. |
Tests for Tabes Dorsalis
Tests for syphilis positive. Abnormal reflexes detected. |
Treatment for Tabes Dorsalis
Antibiotics treat the syphilis and prevent progression of the disease.
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Complications of Tabes Dorsalis of its treatment
Loss of bladder control, vomiting, abdominal pain, and abnormal sensations. |
Likely Outcome of Tabes Dorsalis
No cure for existing symptoms. |
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