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When we talk about mexican painters several names come to our minds, especially the prominent muralists such as Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros and Rufino Tamayowho marked Mexican art through their works.
But not only are they remembered, but also as a symbol of Mexican culture, Frida Kahlo has transcended as a relevant figure in the artistic world. for his controversial portraits and a life full of complex illnesses that prevented him from leading a ‘normal’ life.
The mexican painter has been named by many groups as part of popular feminism for its multiple fights and their opinions regarding freedom, although their romances were marked by emotional dependency and controversies with alleged infidelities on the part of Diego Rivera, situation that has been portrayed on several occasions in the cinema.
What did Frida Kahlo suffer from?
The iconic 20th century artist had a strong accident when she was just a teenager, leaving her with multiple consequences and forcing her to spend multiple periods immobilized. By then, doctors had already commented that The origin of the pain was due to multiple causes such as fractures, immobilization, post-polio and spina bifida.
But it was a few weeks ago that the painter has been the subject of investigation for the condition that led her to be in bed for many moments of her life with chronic discomfort. A diagnosis seventy years after his death It would surprise Kahlo’s followers but especially medicine.
Researchers at the Guttman Institute in Barcelona, have identified that Frida suffered from a cauda equina syndrome (CCS) of traumatic origin. This discovery has given a new perspective on the painter’s health problems.
What is cauda equina syndrome?
According to the study published in the journal Journal of Neurolgy, cauda equina syndrome is a serious condition that involves the nerve roots of the spinethis occurs when an area of nerves located in the lower part of the spine are compressed or injured, causing main symptoms such as:
- Severe pain in the lower back that can radiate down the legs
- Loss of muscle strength in the legs
- Numbness or tingling in the thighs, legs, and feet
- Bladder dysfunction (inability to urinate or hold urine)
- Intestinal dysfunction (inability to control sphincters)
- Decreased or loss of reflexes in the legs
- Sensory alterations in the genital area, thighs and legs
This new diagnosis not only allows us to know what the artist suffered but also how it affected his artistic work and his life, strongly impacting his career alongside Diego Rivera, affecting his creativity and production of paintings.
