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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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… 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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… is a fatal disease that slowly destroys the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) in cattle. It also is known as … which is fatal. Over time, vCJD destroys the brain and spinal cord. What causes them? Experts are not sure what …
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… the normal shape of the joint. You have or had a joint injury. A single major injury to a joint or several minor … spine can also narrow the openings that make space for the spinal cord and for the nerves that branch off the spinal cord …
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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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… 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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… that affects the central nervous system —the brain and spinal cord. It can cause problems with muscle control and … Medicine Side Effects and Interactions Facial Problems, Non-Injury Nervous System Problems Work Closely With Your Doctor …
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… over time. But if the herniated disc is squeezing your spinal cord or nerves and/or you are having weakness, constant … over time. But if the herniated disc is squeezing your spinal cord or nerves and/or you are having weakness, …
