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.
1 Urinary or bowel incontinence, including any dysfunction that causes retention of urine, inability to hold urine in, or loss of rectal control. 2  Lower back pain, which may be described as an aching pain in a localized area. 3  Sharp stabbing pain in the leg. Gradual onset. 2  Symptoms of the gradual onset of cauda equina syndrome typically include recurring back pain in combination with muscle weakness and numbness and bladder and/or bowel incontinence or dysfunction.