Lumbar spinal cyst

Lumbar spinal cyst is a benign disease with a very slow onset. The main symptoms are pain in the thoracic, lumbar and sacral regions, decreased sensation in the perineum, difficulty in urination and defecation, limb weakness and numbness, etc. If there are no symptoms, observation can be conducted first. If there are symptoms, conservative treatment or surgical treatment should be considered based on the symptoms. Let’s take a closer look at the treatment of lumbar spinal cysts.

Generally speaking, intraspinal cysts with no obvious symptoms can be observed first without treatment. For patients with obvious symptoms of spinal cord compression (such as low back and leg pain, intermittent claudication, decreased muscle strength and sensation in the lower limbs, perineum pain or decreased sensation, urinary and bowel disorders, sexual dysfunction, etc.) who have not responded to conservative treatment, surgical treatment may be an option.

Intraspinal cyst surgery is a relatively mature surgery with relatively small risks and a relatively short procedure time, so it is not a major surgery and patients do not need to worry too much about it. But we cannot take it lightly. Before the operation, we should take appropriate preparatory measures to ensure the effectiveness of the operation. During the operation, you should remain cautious to avoid medical accidents caused by improper operation. After the operation, we must pay attention to care in daily life so that the patient's body can recover as soon as possible and get the best treatment effect.

There are many things to pay attention to after surgery for intraspinal cysts. After the operation, the patient should rest in bed and avoid increasing the pressure on the spinal canal, otherwise it will lead to worsening of the condition and have an adverse effect on the body's recovery. In addition, attention should be paid to the patient's hygiene care, especially keeping the skin of the wound area clean, frequently using iodine to scrub, and regularly going to the hospital for dressing changes to avoid bacterial growth, otherwise it will easily lead to infection, which will seriously affect the condition. In addition, patients should pay attention to controlling their emotions, maintain a calm state of mind, pay attention to physical rest, and never stay in negative emotions for a long time, otherwise it will have an adverse effect on the recovery of the disease.

In short, intraspinal cyst is not a major surgery and the risks are relatively small, so we don’t need to worry too much. However, we cannot take this kind of operation lightly. We should make corresponding preparations and pay attention to postoperative care so that the patient's body can recover as soon as possible and get the best treatment effect.