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. 2023 Oct 9;37:109. doi: 10.47176/mjiri.37.109

Table 1. The etiologies of AD in patients with SCI.

The etiology of AD
Urinary System Bladder distension
Urinary tract infection
Catheterization
urinary catheter obstruction
Kidney or bladder stones
diagnostic or therapeutic Urological procedures (such as cystoscopy, lithotripsy)
vibratory stimulation
Gastrointestinal System Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Anal fissure
Acute abdominal pain
Digital Rectal examination
Diagnostic procedures
Peptic Ulcers
Gastroesophageal reflux
Appendicitis
cholelithiasis
Skin Tight clothing
Decubitus ulcers or contact with hard or sharp objects
Burns, sunburn or frostbite
Insect bites
Ingrown toenail or paronychia
Blisters
Reproductive System Menstruation
Pregnancy
Labor
Sexual intercourse
Ejaculation
Sexual stimulation by electroejaculation or vibratory stimulation
Vaginitis
Epididymitis / prostatitis
Scrotal compression (sitting on scrotum).
Respiratory system Pulmonary embolism
Auxiliary cough maneuver
others Deep vein thrombosis
Fractures
Drugs such as pseudoephedrine
Muscle spasm / spasticity
Charcot joint
Syringomyelia below the level of injury
Postoperative pain
Hyperthyroidism
Intramuscular injection
Excessive consumption of alcohol, substances, caffeine or diuretics
Immersion in cold water