The word ambulance originally meant a moving hospital which follows an army in its movements. Later this term was referred to as field hospitals where ambulance wagons delivered patients. Perhaps it is sad state of human affairs that the history of ambulances follow the history of warfare.
Adie syndrome presents with three hallmark symptoms, namely at least one abnormally dilated pupil (mydriasis) which does not constrict in response to light, loss of deep tendon reflexes, and abnormalities of sweating. Other signs may include hyperopia due to accommodative paresis, photophobia and difficulty reading.
Cauda Equina Syndrome Video. 1  Loss of sensation or altered sensation in the saddle area (the area where a body is positioned on a saddle: inner thighs/between the legs, buttocks, back of legs, sacral region). 2  Difficulty walking without stumbling because of pain or numbness or weakness in one or both legs. Back pain that does not diminish with rest, and pain that may be worse at night-even waking the patient during sleep-than during the day. 2  Any of the above symptoms along with loss of appetite, unplanned weight loss, nausea, vomiting, or fever, chills or shakes.