The cauda equina is formed by nerve roots caudal to the level of spinal cord termination. Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is caused by compression of the nerves, causing one or more of the following: bladder and/or bowel dysfunction, reduced sensation in the saddle (perineal) area, and sexual dysfunction, with possible neurological deficit in the lower limb (motor/sensory loss, reflex change).1
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/history-examination/cauda-equina-syndrome-pro