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Health topics
… called baclofen may be delivered directly to the spinal cord through a small tube. The tube is implanted into the spinal cord by a surgeon, who also implants a small pump under the … called baclofen may be delivered directly to the spinal cord through a small tube. The tube is implanted into the …
Health topics
… The spine is made up of bones called vertebrae. The spinal cord runs through an opening in the bones called the spinal … and tissue grow into this canal and press on the spinal cord and/or the nerves that branch out from it. This causes … or backward over the bone below and may squeeze the spinal cord. Spinal fracture . Cancer. Fibrosis. This is excess, …
Health topics
… breath that is suddenly stopped by the closure of the vocal cords (glottis). This closure causes the characteristic … them involve increasing the level of carbon dioxide in the blood, which usually stops hiccups. Some of these remedies … breath that is suddenly stopped by the closure of the vocal cords (glottis). This closure causes the characteristic …
Health topics
… prevent a seizure from happening again and to control your blood pressure. The doctor will wait until your health is … The back and neck arch. The woman may cry out as the vocal cords contract or may turn blue if she is having difficulty … The back and neck arch. The woman may cry out as the vocal cords contract or may turn blue if she is having difficulty …
Healthy eating
… (for digestion) and/or the cardiovascular system (for blood flow). The signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction … They are skin prick tests and food-specific IgE antibody blood tests. Skin prick tests measure whether a … helpful to keep a food and symptom diary. This is a daily record of what you ate and when, along with symptoms you …
Health topics
… can be injected into the space around the spinal cord, providing pain relief from the waist down. During a … leg control is temporarily limited. Shivering and itching. Blood pressure must be checked frequently. An intravenous … be dangerous to her health. An example of a reaction is her blood pressure dropping quickly. May cause throat to feel …
Health topics
… problem, so find out if your provincial health plan or private insurance covers the cost of treatment. Health Tools … affects how well you sleep may increase your risk of high blood pressure. footnote 1 , footnote 2 Snoring may progress … more information, see the topic Sleep Apnea . Children According to the American Academy of Pediatrics: footnote 3 …
Medications
… side effects. Your doctor will also monitor your white blood cell count. This medication can cause severe birth … is used to treat a certain type of cancer of the white blood cells (APL-acute promyelocytic leukemia). APL is a disease of too many white blood cells that do not mature or function properly. This …
Medications
… hallucinations) This medication may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell … a rare but very serious urinary blockage problem or spinal cord problem (compression) can occur, especially during the … levels stroke urinary blockage problem (in men) spinal cord problem (in men) If you have diabetes, this drug may …
Medications
… (such as change in the amount of urine, painful urination, blood in the urine) new lump/growth in the neck (goiter) … lower your folic acid levels, increasing the risk of spinal cord defects. Check with your doctor to make sure you are … folic acid. Prenatal care should include tests for spinal cord defects. This drug passes into breast milk and could …
