Infectious Diseases
Tabes dorsalis
Serious
ICD-10: A52 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: टैबिस डोरसेलिस · தமிழ்: டேபஸ் டோர்சாலிஸ் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಟೇಬ್ಸ್ ಡೋರ್ಸಾಲಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: టేబ్స్ డోర్సాలిస్ · বাংলা: টেবিস ডরসালিস · मराठी: टॅबिस डॉर्सालिस · ગુજરાતી: ટેબ્સ ડોર્સાલિસ
About this condition
Tabes dorsalis is a late complication of untreated syphilis affecting the spinal cord and nerves. It causes severe shooting pains, loss of coordination, and difficulty walking due to nerve damage. This condition develops years after the initial infection and requires specialized neurological care.
Common symptoms
leg weakness
shooting pain
loss of coordination
numbness in legs
difficulty walking
bladder problems
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | टैबिस डोरसेलिस · पैर में कमजोरी · तेज दर्द · सिफलिस का असर |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | டேபஸ் டோர்சாலிஸ் · கால் பலவீனம் · வலி · நடப்பதில் சிரமம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಟೇಬ್ಸ್ ಡೋರ್ಸಾಲಿಸ್ · ಕಾಲು ದೌರ್ಬಲ್ಯ · ನೋವು · ನಡೆಯಲು ಕಷ್ಟ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | టేబ్స్ డోర్సాలిస్ · కాలు బలహీనత · నొప్పి · నడవడం కష్టం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | টেবিস ডরসালিস · পায়ে দুর্বলতা · ব্যথা · হাঁটতে অসুবিধা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | टॅबिस डॉर्सालिस · पाय कमकुवत · वेदना · चालण्यात अडचण |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ટેબ્સ ડોર્સાલિસ · પગની નબળાઈ · દુખાવો · ચાલવામાં મુશ્કેલી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Tabes dorsalis?
leg weakness, shooting pain, loss of coordination, numbness in legs, difficulty walking, bladder problems.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Tabes dorsalis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Tabes dorsalis?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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