Glossary On Complications

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)