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… possible, plug in your portable oxygen concentrator into an electrical outlet to save battery power when waiting at the … possible, plug in your portable oxygen concentrator into an electrical outlet to save battery power when waiting at the …
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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 … that are narrowing the spinal canal and pressing on spinal nerve roots. Parts of the vertebrae (laminectomy) to enlarge …
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… Parkinson's disease , and possibly radiculopathy (a pinched nerve), which is a disorder of the spinal nerve roots . When you are diagnosed with restless legs … levels, kidney problems, or diabetes. Electromyogram and a nerve conduction study , if symptoms suggest that nerves are …
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… neuroma? Morton's neuroma is a swollen or thickened nerve in the ball of your foot. This can happen when your … or MRI to be sure. How is Morton's neuroma treated? The nerve swelling may go away with home care. For example, your … the sore spot and limit activities that put pressure on the nerve. If these steps don't relieve your symptoms, your …
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… gadgets. Velcro fasteners on clothes to replace buttons. Electrical appliances, such as can openers, that can reduce … gadgets. Velcro fasteners on clothes to replace buttons. Electrical appliances, such as can openers, that can reduce …
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… diabetes. Diarrhea that occurs at night is also common. The nerves of the intestines control how long solid food waste remains in the intestines. If these nerves have been damaged by high blood sugar levels, food … or too quickly, causing diarrhea. Damage to the intestinal nerves usually does not occur unless you have had type 1 …
