The attack is multiple, variable according to the individuals.
Most often the main anomaly is located in the lower back, in the lumbar or sacral region.
The part of the nervous system which controls the lower limbs, the urinary tract, the lower intestine and the functioning of the sexual organs is affected. This can cause paralysis and/or sensory disturbances in these parts of the body, to varying degrees. As this pathology occurs even before birth, it will also disrupt bone growth and lead to orthopedic deformities and sometimes pain.
There is therefore possibly an impact on walking abilities, on the possibilities of urinating or retaining urine, on digestive functions (constipation and/or incontinence), on sexuality.
Urinary tract infections are common and skin complications can occur due to the skin sensitivity disorder.
The nervous system located above the spinal cord can also be affected by the disease. This can cause other disorders that can affect the upper limbs, learning abilities and cognitive functions, balance, sight….
Over time, weight problems or other metabolic disorders can arise that are important to prevent.
Psychological repercussions are frequent.
