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… help with growth and reduce the risk of lung infections. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): SMA affects the nerves that …
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… (sepsis), lung (pneumonia), or tissues around the brain and spinal cord (meningitis). Newborns infected with group B … show signs of a serious infection, the doctor may test the spinal fluid. How is group B streptococcal infection … (sepsis), lung (pneumonia), or tissues around the brain and spinal cord (meningitis). Newborns infected with group B …
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… relaxant called baclofen may be delivered directly to the spinal cord through a small tube. The tube is implanted into the spinal cord by a surgeon, who also implants a small pump … relaxant called baclofen may be delivered directly to the spinal cord through a small tube. The tube is implanted into …
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… supported. Place a small pillow, a rolled-up towel, or a lumbar roll in the curve of your back if you need extra … supported. Place a small pillow, a rolled-up towel, or a lumbar roll in the curve of your back if you need extra …
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… as MS, affects the central nervous system—the brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis can affect muscle control …
Medications
… the legs. People taking this medication may bleed near the spinal cord after certain spinal procedures. Bleeding in this area can cause paralysis … Ask your doctor about the benefits and risks before any spinal procedure. The risk of bleeding may be higher if you …
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… Bodywork. This includes massage therapy, reflexology, and spinal manipulation (like chiropractic therapy). Energy … Meditation Music Therapy Naturopathic Medicine Reiki Spinal Manipulation Tai Chi and Qi Gong Therapeutic Touch … Bodywork. This includes massage therapy, reflexology, and spinal manipulation (like chiropractic therapy). Energy …
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… occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of vCJD? Early symptoms … made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the …
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… medicine directly into the area in your back around your spinal cord. This area is called the epidural space. An … a small tube (epidural catheter) into the space around the spinal cord (epidural space). The epidural catheter is … medicine directly into the area in your back around your spinal cord. This area is called the epidural space. An …
Medical tests
… inhaled through a mask. Sometimes both methods are used. Spinal anesthetic . The doctor or nurse first numbs the area … needle will be inserted. Then the needle is guided into the spinal canal and the anesthetic is injected. You may not be … you are fully awake and can swallow without choking. If a spinal anesthetic was used, you will stay in the recovery …
