Osmosis is the result of diffusion across a semipermeable membrane. If two solutions of different concentration are separated by a semipermeable membrane, then the solvent will tend to diffuse across the membrane from the less concentrated to the more concentrated solution.
Signs and symptoms of more-advanced cervical cancer include: 1  Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after menopause. 2  Watery, bloody vaginal discharge that may be heavy and have a foul odor.  Pelvic pain or pain during intercourse.
The pain subsides after sitting down or leaning over. In cases of cervical spinal stenosis, patients can have symptoms similar to lumbar stenosis but with prominent neck pain and peculiar sensations in the arms, poor leg function, or incontinence. There also can be numbness, weakness, or cramping of the legs.