I broke my neck the c4 was broke in 2 places and my c7 was disintegrated every since I broke my neck I have not had the urge to go to the restroom to have a balanced movement is there no nerves in the next that would give me the sense to go or that controls the sense for me to go
Hello. Thanks for asking from Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. As you are having cervical region fracture, it can cause involvement of all limbs. But first we have to evaluate C4 and C7 fracture whether they are causing spinal cord or nerve compression. If it is present, then decompression of canal/cord is needed. It will prevent further damage, relieves swelling and if damage is temporary, it will reverse it. Decompression can be achieved by surgery. Sometimes stabilization of spine with instrumentation is also done to prevent further damage. Chat Doctor.  Only steroid like methylprednisolone can help to some extent, if it is given in high dose and within 8 hours of injury. After that, there is no use. There are few