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… cause of RA isn't fully understood. But it's an autoimmune disease . This means that the body's natural defence system … may dislocate and press on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots. This pressure can cause: Neck pain, along with … diet, may reduce your risk. Take care of your teeth and gums. People who have RA tend to get gum disease. You can …
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… surgery reduces pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerve roots . Surgery is only done to relieve severe symptoms caused by pressure on the nerve roots. This pressure may cause neck pain, but it can also … are narrowing the spinal canal and pressing on spinal nerve roots. Parts of the vertebrae (laminectomy) to enlarge the …
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… Checkups Self-Care Caring for Your Child's Teeth and Gums Overview What is basic … film of bacteria that sticks to teeth above and below the gum line. It can build up and harden into tartar, which … care: Prevents tooth decay . Prevents gum (periodontal) disease . Gum disease can damage gum tissue and the bones …
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… spinal canal narrows and can squeeze and compress the nerve roots where they leave the spinal cord , or it may compress … becomes narrower (stenosis), the spinal cord and/or nerve roots get squeezed. What causes it? Cervical spinal stenosis … including imaging and blood tests, to eliminate other diseases—such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and vitamin B12 …
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… doesn't always cause symptoms. But when it presses on nerve roots , it can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the … of the procedures is to take the pressure off the nerve roots. This is usually done by removing disc material. This … may ease leg pain by reducing inflammation in the nerve root. These shots may work for some people, but not for …
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… surgery is done to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve roots caused by age-related changes in the spine. It also is … , or tumours. In many cases, reducing pressure on the nerve roots can relieve pain and allow you to resume normal daily … narrowing the spinal canal and squeezing the spinal nerve roots. A surgeon cuts into your back to do the surgery. In …
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… Basics What is cradle cap? Cradle cap is an oily, yellow scaling or crusting on a baby's scalp. It is common in … Basics What is cradle cap? Cradle cap is an oily, yellow scaling or crusting on a baby's scalp. It is common in …
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… have a complete dental examination and have any cavities or gum disease treated. For more information, see the topic … you are breastfeeding. Even before teeth break through the gum (erupt), you can build good dental health habits: …
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… mouth from time to time. A mouth problem can involve your gums, lips, tongue, or inner cheeks, the roof of your mouth … taste right. You may have bad breath or a sore on your lip, gums, or tongue that makes it hard to eat or talk. Many of … a dry mouth increases your risk of mouth infections, gum disease, and dental cavities. Thick, hard, white patches …
