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… lumbar spine shows normal discs, spinal canal, and nerve roots (see figure 1). Nerve roots normally float in the fluid-filled canal. Figure 2 … Find an infection. Find nerve damage caused by injury or disease, such as multiple sclerosis . Check problems of the …
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… being checked for a health condition, such as Alzheimer's disease. You may worry or become upset if your condition is … . Autism spectrum disorder . Substance use disorder . Diseases of the nervous system, such as: Alzheimer's disease . Huntington's disease . Parkinson's disease . …
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… surgery is done to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve roots caused by age-related changes in the spine. It also is … , or tumours. In many cases, reducing pressure on the nerve roots can relieve pain and allow you to resume normal daily … narrowing the spinal canal and squeezing the spinal nerve roots. A surgeon cuts into your back to do the surgery. In …
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… Basics What is cradle cap? Cradle cap is an oily, yellow scaling or crusting on a baby's scalp. It is common in … Basics What is cradle cap? Cradle cap is an oily, yellow scaling or crusting on a baby's scalp. It is common in …
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… have a complete dental examination and have any cavities or gum disease treated. For more information, see the topic … you are breastfeeding. Even before teeth break through the gum (erupt), you can build good dental health habits: …
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… mouth from time to time. A mouth problem can involve your gums, lips, tongue, or inner cheeks, the roof of your mouth … taste right. You may have bad breath or a sore on your lip, gums, or tongue that makes it hard to eat or talk. Many of … a dry mouth increases your risk of mouth infections, gum disease, and dental cavities. Thick, hard, white patches …
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… as strep throat), dental problems (such as cavities), and gum disease. Bad breath can also be caused by medical problems, … such as strep throat. Dental problems, such as cavities. Gum disease (periodontal disease), which may cause a …
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… health habits are the best way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. How to brush and floss your teeth Brush your teeth … the brush at a 45-degree angle where the teeth meet the gums. Press firmly, and gently rock the brush back and forth …
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… may dislocate and press on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots. Pressure can cause numbness, pain, tingling, … of possible pressure on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots. Although compression of the spinal cord is fairly … may dislocate and press on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots. Pressure can cause numbness, pain, tingling, …
