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… and problems with the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Early treatment can help prevent most problems. … and problems with the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Early treatment can help prevent most …
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… be involved in communicating pain between the nerves in the spinal cord and other parts of the body. Topical use When you apply … be involved in communicating pain between the nerves in the spinal cord and other parts of the body. Topical use When …
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… damage and affect the growth of the baby's cells. Brain and spinal cord cells are most likely to have damage. The term fetal … damage and affect the growth of the baby's cells. Brain and spinal cord cells are most likely to have damage. The term …
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… in the air passages. This swelling can also hurt the vocal cords, making it hard for the person to talk. Carbon … in the air passages. This swelling can also hurt the vocal cords, making it hard for the person to talk. Carbon …
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… physical problems or mental health issues. Examples include injury to the nerves or loss of blood supply to the penis, … prevent arousal signals from travelling from the brain and spinal cord to the penis. Other health problems, such as low …
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… is not known. Surgery that's done right away after the injury has been linked with increased fibrous tissue leading … further injury. Surgery is done under regional (such as spinal ) anesthesia or general anesthesia. How It Is Done … further injury. Surgery is done under regional (such as spinal ) anesthesia or general anesthesia. How It Is Done …
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… epidurals). Other medicines are put under the lining of the spinal cord (intrathecal). In some cases, medicines can be given so … epidurals). Other medicines are put under the lining of the spinal cord (intrathecal). In some cases, medicines can be …
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… on bones, nerves, or organs. A tumour presses on the spinal cord, causing pain in the back, legs, or neck. A tumour … remove a tumour that is pressing on nerves, bones, or your spinal cord. Chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or …
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… gently passes through your throat, across your open vocal cords, and out your mouth and nose. When you speak, your vocal cords close partially as air travels through them, causing … is greatest if your job puts a high demand on your vocal cords. For example, singers, preachers, and teachers have …
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… higher than the other, your child may need an X-ray so the spinal curve can be measured. How is scoliosis treated? Mild … and spread apart on the other side. The curve may force the spinal bones closer together. The spinal bones on the outer edge of the curve may also get …