Kidney Stones, also known as renal calculi, are hard masses that separate urine from the urinary tract. These stones can occur anywhere in the urinary tract, including the kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra.
This fluid is called the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). When it leaks out, the pressure around the brain and spinal cord drops. Causes of leakage through the dura include: 1  Certain head, brain, or spinal surgeries.  Head injury.
Another condition, called cervical myelopathy, may also be associated with neck and arm pain, numbness, or weakness. In cases where the disc herniation and/or osteophyte/spurs cause compression of the spinal cord, this is potentially a very serious condition due to the risk of spinal cord injury if left untreated.nother condition, called cervical myelopathy, may also be associated with neck and arm pain, numbness, or weakness. In cases where the disc herniation and/or osteophyte/spurs cause compression of the spinal cord, this is potentially a very serious condition due to the risk of spinal cord injury if left untreated.