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Medications
… this medication before undergoing any procedure involving spinal puncture/anesthesia. Using this medication before or … has caused major bruising or bleeding (epidural or spinal hematoma) inside the body. This effect may cause an … alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. To minimize bruising, do not rub the …
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… epidurals). Other medicines are put under the lining of the spinal cord (intrathecal). In some cases, medicines can be given so … epidurals). Other medicines are put under the lining of the spinal cord (intrathecal). In some cases, medicines can be …
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… on bones, nerves, or organs. A tumour presses on the spinal cord, causing pain in the back, legs, or neck. A tumour … remove a tumour that is pressing on nerves, bones, or your spinal cord. Chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or …
Medical tests
… of a testicle. That problem can be caused by a twisted cord in the testicle. This condition is called testicular … also used to check for damage to the testicles caused by an injury or to look at the flow of blood within the testicles. … could mean that blood flow has been reduced by a twisted cord inside the testicle. This is called testicular torsion …
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… gently passes through your throat, across your open vocal cords, and out your mouth and nose. When you speak, your vocal cords close partially as air travels through them, causing … is greatest if your job puts a high demand on your vocal cords. For example, singers, preachers, and teachers have …
Medications
… chance of getting a very serious (possibly fatal) brain/spinal cord infection (meningitis). Get medical help right away if … to treat a certain nervous system disorder that affects the spinal cord and eye nerve (neuromyelitis optica spectrum …
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… higher than the other, your child may need an X-ray so the spinal curve can be measured. How is scoliosis treated? Mild … and spread apart on the other side. The curve may force the spinal bones closer together. The spinal bones on the outer edge of the curve may also get …
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… is a concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, … causes it? Your brain is a soft organ that is surrounded by spinal fluid and protected by your hard skull. Normally, the … causes it? Your brain is a soft organ that is surrounded by spinal fluid and protected by your hard skull. Normally, the …
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… ). An underactive thyroid gland ( hypothyroidism ). A spinal cord injury. Check Your Symptoms Is your child constipated ? Yes …
Medications
… due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. This medication is also used to treat pain in people …
