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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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… 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 …
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… into this canal and press on the spinal cord and/or the nerves that branch out from it. This causes pain, numbness, … also help. Steroid injections to reduce inflammation in the nerve root are sometimes tried. If you still have symptoms … better when you sit. You feel pain in your legs because the nerve roots that pass through the lower spine extend to the …
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… symptoms? If a lumbar herniated disc isn't pressing on a nerve, you may have an ache in your low back. Or you may … no symptoms at all. If the disc irritates or presses on the nerve, symptoms include pain, numbness, and weakness in the … disc irritates the membrane on the outside of the spinal nerves. If the disc irritates or presses on the nerve roots …
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… conditions and activities puts pressure on the median nerve . The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel in your wrist. This … tunnel syndrome. So can anything that makes the median nerve more sensitive. Things that help cause carpal tunnel …
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… the prostate and the tissues around it, including a set of nerves to the penis. These nerves affect the ability to have an erection. Some tumours can be removed using a nerve-sparing technique. This means carefully cutting around …
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… part of a foot muscle (abductor hallucis) to prevent nerves from becoming trapped as a result of the surgery. If … footnote 2 Risks Risks of plantar fascia release include: Nerve problems, including nerve entrapment or tarsal tunnel syndrome . Recurring heel …
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… feet need extra care and attention. Diabetes can damage the nerve endings and blood vessels in your feet, making you … foot problems. Peripheral neuropathy (damage to the nerves that control sensation and touch). Peripheral … problems start? Foot problems in diabetes often begin with nerve disease ( neuropathy ). Neuropathy causes problems in …
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… sound waves travel through the ear and are turned into nerve impulses. These nerve impulses are sent to the brain, which "hears" them. … in the cochlea. The movement of the hair cells creates nerve impulses. These nerve impulses then travel along the …
