Annie Stuart

Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a rare but serious disorder. It affects about 1 in every 65,000 people, with equal frequency across all genders. This condition occurs when something compresses your spinal nerve roots, called the cauda equina. Cauda equina syndrome (CES) happens when spinal nerve roots called the cauda equina become compressed. Surgery is usually needed to prevent serious damage.

If you've received the news that your lung contains something "suspicious," this may be a source of great distress. The first thing that may come to mind is a dreaded word: cancer. In many cases, though, a lung nodule turns out to be benign. This means that it isn't cancer. The hard part is waiting and not knowing. Here's information that may make your wait just a little bit easier. A nodule is a "spot on the lung," seen on an X-ray or computed tomography (CT) scan.

COPD is a chronic lung disease with no cure. But you can take many steps to relieve your symptoms and improve your quality of life using a variety of COPD treatments. Learn what you can do to feel better and improve your health.