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… is inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. It's usually caused by an infection. The … ask questions about your health and do an examination. A lumbar puncture , or spinal tap, is usually done to check … do one or more tests. The doctor will almost always do a lumbar puncture . A long, thin needle is put into the spinal …
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… Syphilis is most often diagnosed with blood tests. A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) may be done if your symptoms suggest the … chance of being exposed to HIV. Learn more Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) Syphilis Tests Treatment Overview Syphilis …
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… Congenital hydrocephalus is a buildup of excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain at birth. The extra fluid … needed to reduce the fluid. This may include medicines, a lumbar puncture (sometimes called a spinal tap), or a … needed to reduce the fluid. This may include medicines, a lumbar puncture (sometimes called a spinal tap), or a …
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… They include blood, urine, stool (feces), organ tissue, spinal fluid, and saliva. The type of sample used for the … be taken. A sample of spinal fluid can be taken through a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). A biopsy sample may be taken … be taken. A sample of spinal fluid can be taken through a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). A biopsy sample may be taken …
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… regurgitation) or is very tight and narrow (aortic valve stenosis), blood does not flow through the heart the right … surgery will likely be done right away. Aortic valve stenosis Valve replacement is recommended based on many things including how severe the stenosis is, whether you have symptoms, and how well your …
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… Muscles Hydrotherapy Kegel Exercises Massage Therapy Spinal Manipulation Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve … easily with chronic or ongoing health conditions such as spinal stenosis , arthritis , and Parkinson's disease . Your …
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… Shoulder Shoulder Problems and Injuries Shoulder Separation Spinal cord injuries Classification of Spinal Cord Injuries First Aid for a Spinal Injury Living With a Spinal Cord Injury Spondylolysis …
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… valve is very tight and narrow, it's called mitral valve stenosis. In both of these cases, blood does not flow … heart problem (secondary regurgitation). Mitral valve stenosis Surgery for mitral valve stenosis might be recommended if: footnote 1 Symptoms are …
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… This could be a decision for you if you have carotid artery stenosis but have not had a stroke or TIA . If you have … is not for you. Key points to remember Narrowing (stenosis) in a carotid artery increases your risk of stroke, … what feels right for you. FAQs How does carotid artery stenosis raise your risk of stroke? Carotid artery stenosis …
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… to peripheral arterial disease. These problems include: Spinal stenosis . Tendinitis . Stress fractures . Arthritis . Nerve … to peripheral arterial disease. These problems include: Spinal stenosis . Tendinitis . Stress fractures . Arthritis …
