Complications For Cervical Spondylitis
How bad can it get?
Cervical spondylitis can cause increased pressure on the spinal cord over a period of time and this is one of the major complications. It can result in symptoms such as:
Inability to control the passage of stools (fecal incontinence)
Inability to control the passage of urine (urinary incontinence)
Progressive loss of muscle function
Loss of sensations of the skin
Unsteady gait
Spastic movements
Permanent disability (rare)