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… serious infection of the coverings around the brain and spinal cord. The disease is more likely to spread to other areas of … blood tests. In some cases, the doctor may take samples of spinal fluid or body tissues for a biopsy . How is valley …
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… your baby safe and still let your baby explore. To prevent injury You can't watch your baby's every move. But there are … or in other areas where your baby could fall. Don't use accordion-style gates, because your baby's head could get caught. Keep cords from blinds, drapes, and phones out of your child's …
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… of general anesthesia. Pain in the testicles or in the cord that carries sperm from the testicle to the penis (spermatic cord). Damage to the cord that carries sperm from the … Inability to urinate (urinary retention) or bladder injury. Infection from the mesh or stitches. Scar tissue …
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… use a wheelchair? MS affects how nerves in your brain and spinal cord communicate with each other. If your MS attacks the … use a wheelchair? MS affects how nerves in your brain and spinal cord communicate with each other. If your MS attacks …
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… and damage to the arteries that supply blood to the spinal cord. Other possible side effects include severely low blood … and damage to the arteries that supply blood to the spinal cord. Other possible side effects include severely …
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… is inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. It's usually caused by an infection. The infection … your health and do an examination. A lumbar puncture , or spinal tap, is usually done to check for meningitis. A …
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… away of nerve cells (motor neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. These nerve cells control the muscles that allow … resonance imaging (MRI) , which can show problems or injury in the brain. Nerve conduction studies to test nerve …
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… causes chronic pain? Chronic pain can develop after a major injury or illness. It may also occur because certain brain … like a nerve block may be tried. Surgery. For example, spinal cord stimulation may be helpful. Going to a pain management …
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… (MS) lesions (also called plaques) in the brain or spinal cord. An MRI scan is abnormal in more than 95% of people … (MS) lesions (also called plaques) in the brain or spinal cord. An MRI scan is abnormal in more than 95% of …
