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… puts pain medicine into an area in your back around your spinal cord. This is called the epidural space. An epidural is … system. Epidural anesthesia may affect blood pressure, breathing, heartbeat, and other vital functions. You may …
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… fluid that keeps them flexible. It also may be caused by an injury to the spine. The injury may cause tiny tears or … Nicotine and other toxins from smoking can keep your spinal discs from absorbing all the nutrients they need from … the vertebrae that forms a protective arch over the spinal cord. A procedure called a laminotomy removes some of the …
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… away of nerve cells (motor neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. These nerve cells control the muscles that allow … resonance imaging (MRI) , which can show problems or injury in the brain. Nerve conduction studies to test nerve …
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… (vertebrae) don't form properly around part of the baby's spinal cord. Spina bifida can be mild or severe. The mild form is … most people mean when they say "spina bifida." Part of the spinal nerves push out of the spinal canal, and the nerves …
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… of folic acid either through diet or supplements to prevent spinal cord birth defects. Folic acid is a B-complex vitamin needed … of the face/tongue/throat) severe dizziness trouble breathing This is not a complete list of possible side …
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… is not known. Surgery that's done right away after the injury has been linked with increased fibrous tissue leading … further injury. Surgery is done under regional (such as spinal ) anesthesia or general anesthesia. How It Is Done … and Drez's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: Principles and Practice , 3rd ed., vol. 2, pp. 1644–1676. Philadelphia: …
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… a support person, trying different positions, or using breathing exercises may help you cope with labour pain. You … My Baby? Pregnancy: Should I Bank My Baby's Umbilical Cord Blood? Actionsets are designed to help people take an … of pain medicine into the epidural space around the spinal cord. This partially or fully numbs the lower body. …
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… a baby. Symptoms may include: Sudden chest pain, trouble breathing, and coughing up blood. These are symptoms of a … More than 37 weeks pregnant Do you think the umbilical cord or the baby's foot is bulging into your vagina? If this … into vagina In the past week, have you had an accident or injury, such as a blow to the belly or a hard fall? Yes Past …
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… is inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. It's usually caused by an infection. The infection … they have influenza (flu) . They may cough or have trouble breathing. Older adults and people with other medical …
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… spine, the bones and joints may dislocate and press on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots. This pressure can cause: Neck … membrane sac around the lungs may cause pain and trouble breathing. Heart. Thickening and inflammation can occur in …
