G80-G83: Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes
G82: Paraplegia and tetraplegia
Paraplegia and tetraplegia are conditions associated with the loss of motor or sensory function in certain regions of the body due to injury or disease affecting the spinal cord. Paraplegia involves impairment in the lower half of the body including the legs, whereas tetraplegia, also known as quadriplegia, affects both the upper and lower body parts including the arms and legs. Common symptoms include diminished or absent ability to move the affected limbs, numbness or altered sensation, and complications like bladder or bowel dysfunction. These conditions are usually caused by severe trauma such as spinal cord injuries from accidents, or diseases like spinal stroke or certain types of cancer. They are not transmissible as they result from damage to the individual's own nervous system. The progression may vary depending on the extent and location of the injury, where higher injuries usually result in a more extensive paralysis.
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