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… . Genital or urinary problems. Blood clots. Risks from anesthesia . A longer recovery time. Injury to the baby … cm (1.6 in.) . Types of pain medicines used include: Local anesthesia , which numbs the small area where the medicine is injected. Epidural anesthesia , which partially or fully numbs the entire lower …
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… Muscles Hydrotherapy Kegel Exercises Massage Therapy Spinal Manipulation Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve … easily with chronic or ongoing health conditions such as spinal stenosis , arthritis , and Parkinson's disease . Your … significant disability. These conditions—such as stroke , spinal cord injury , and major cardiopulmonary (heart and …
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… is inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. It's usually caused by an infection. The … your health and do an examination. A lumbar puncture , or spinal tap, is usually done to check for meningitis. A … do a lumbar puncture . A long, thin needle is put into the spinal canal. The doctor uses the needle to collect samples …
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… (vertebrae) don't form properly around part of the baby's spinal cord. Spina bifida can be mild or severe. The mild … most people mean when they say "spina bifida." Part of the spinal nerves push out of the spinal canal, and the nerves are often damaged. You may see …
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… spine, the bones and joints may dislocate and press on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots. This pressure can cause: … control. Unusual head and neck sensations. Pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots may obstruct blood flow through the blood vessels in the spinal cord. This compression of the spinal cord is fairly …
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… toe. Limited range of motion in the affected toe. Risks of anesthesia , such as a change in your blood pressure . Your specific risks depend on the type of anesthesia used, your health, and your response to the … toe. Limited range of motion in the affected toe. Risks of anesthesia , such as a change in your blood pressure . Your …
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… serious infection of the coverings around the brain and spinal cord. The disease is more likely to spread to other … blood tests. In some cases, the doctor may take samples of spinal fluid or body tissues for a biopsy . How is valley … serious infection of the coverings around the brain and spinal cord. The disease is more likely to spread to other …
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… Risks of synovectomy include the risks of surgery and using anesthesia and a slight risk of infection and bleeding … Risks of synovectomy include the risks of surgery and using anesthesia and a slight risk of infection and bleeding …
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… melanoma from spreading farther (metastasizing). General anesthesia is usually used for the surgery. An incision is … melanoma from spreading farther (metastasizing). General anesthesia is usually used for the surgery. An incision is …
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… and Stroke Hepatitis HIV Infectious Diseases Joints and Spinal Conditions Kidneys Lungs and Respiratory Conditions …
