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… flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare condition that affects the spinal cord. It causes certain muscles and reflexes in the body to … the arms and legs. And you will have an MRI to check your spinal cord. You may also have other tests, such as tests to …
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… A side view of the lumbar spine shows normal discs, spinal canal, and nerve roots (see figure 1). Nerve roots … supply. Find an infection. Find nerve damage caused by injury or disease, such as multiple sclerosis . Check … damage in the spine are present. A disease of the spinal cord, such as multiple sclerosis , is found. Narrowing of …
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… the catheter bag? If your doctor has asked you to keep a record, write down the amount of urine in the bag before you … advice line if you have any problems. Living With a Spinal Cord Injury Urinary Incontinence in Men Urinary …
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… to delivery, because they can affect a newborn's breathing. Spinal and epidural pain relief. This is a shot (spinal) or an ongoing supply (epidural) of pain medicine near the spinal cord. It partially or fully numbs the belly and lower body. …
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… may be put in a vein ( IV ) in your arm or into the spinal canal. The dye makes structures and organs easier to … fractures, deformities, infection, or narrowing of the spinal canal ( spinal stenosis ). Find a herniated disc of … on your spine or bleeding into the space around the spinal cord. There is a risk of damage to cells or tissue from …
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… information section Health Topics Achilles Tendon Injury: Physiotherapy and Rehab Becoming More Active: Where … Pain Physiotherapy for Knee Arthritis Physiotherapy for Spinal Stenosis Physiotherapy for Temporomandibular … Shellie's Story: Finding Time for Physical Activity Spinal Cord Injury: Flexibility Exercises Sports Hernia …
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… death CJD is very rare, but approximately 40 to 90 people living in Canada die from it each year. CJD can be found in … made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s …
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… include: Meningitis, an infection of the fluid (cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF) and tissues (meninges) that surround the brain and spinal cord. Encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. This is …
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… pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age living in residential care, assisted living or other group … on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders Children …
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… Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Living With a Spinal Cord Injury Stroke Urinary Incontinence in Men Urinary …
