What are the symptoms of a spinal lesion?

Symptoms of spinal cord lesions can include overactive reflexes, weakness, numbness, tingling and tightness, according to MedHelp. Spinal cord lesions may also cause spinal pain, bladder dysfunction, bowel dysfunction and sexual dysfunction.

Lesions of the spinal cord may be caused by an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein, a tumor in or around the spinal cord, or an aneurysm in or around the spinal cord, according to Barrow Neurological Institute. Doctors diagnose spinal lesions through imaging and neurological exams. Treatment depends on the lesion's location, size, the risk of bleeding and the possibility of other complications, and it may result in monitoring the symptoms or surgical intervention.