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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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… 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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… What is abusive head trauma? Shaken baby syndrome is brain injury that occurs when someone shakes a baby or throws a … injuries may have symptoms such as: Seizures . Difficulty breathing or a change in breathing pattern. A slow … child's symptoms. For example, a lumbar puncture checks the spinal fluid for signs of meningitis . Blood tests may be …
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… or low body temperature, irritability, low energy, raised breathing rate, and trouble feeding. Newborns also may get … (sepsis), lung (pneumonia), or tissues around the brain and spinal cord (meningitis). Newborns infected with group B strep need …
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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, …
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… Warning People using this medication may bleed near the spinal cord after certain spinal procedures. Bleeding in this area … alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. To minimize bruising, do not rub the …
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… posture and strength and may help protect your body from injury. How can you increase your core strength and … stability exercises can be simple to do. But they take some practice. And it's important to do them the right way. You … therapist can make sure you're using the right muscles and breathing properly during the exercises. They can also show …
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… muscles and coordination and gives your baby a chance to practice walking. Many toddlers start to walk around 9 to 15 … of changes that have taken place in the brain and the spinal cord. Growth and Development, Ages 1 to …
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… disease. Settings where you may receive care include Family Practice Clinics, Urgent and Primary Care Centres, Nurse … UPCCs provide care for non-life-threatening illness or injury that require medical attention within 12 to 24 hours. … and strains, infections, less serious child illness and injury, fevers, asthma attacks, cuts, wounds or skin …
