A lumbar puncture (LP) or spinal tap involves inserting a hollow needle near the spinal cord to collect a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and diagnose meningitis, hemorrhage, multiple sclerosis, and tumors. Alumbar puncture(LP) is also called aspinal tap. It involves the insertion of...
Results of other tests, like those done on your spinal fluid after a lumbar puncture Other possible causes of your condition also need to have been ruled out. After MS Diagnosis It may take a long time to get an MS diagnosis. If you've been waiting years or months, the news might be...
RESULTS: On routine lumbar spine MRI, the detection rate of renal cysts was 46.5% (73/157) for>5-mm renal cysts and 68.0% (34/50) for>10-mm renal cysts, correlating with abdominal CT. The detection rate of the largest renal cyst seen by abdominal CT was 60.0% (27/45). Non-...
Hi, I had a lumbar microdiscectomy two weeks ago. My doctor had told me before the operation, that I will be feeling much better after a week. But I'm not feeling better, the pain I've been experiencing in my back and leg after the surgery have been consistent. ...
Lumbar puncture: Inflammation or infection in and around the brain can cause neurological symptoms and headaches. A lumbar puncture, also referred to as a spinal tap, is a diagnostic test in which your healthcare provider places a needle in your back—below the region of your spine—to collect...
Hi Mohammed, I cannot give specific advise having no opportunity to evaluate you. But based off of your story it does sound like you may have strained your quadriceps muscle. This may have occurred due to tapering back into soccer too quickly after a long break. A significant strain can tak...
I still plan to have that party one day. It doesn’t matter how long it takes, or where it ends up being held. All of you who want to attend and celebrate with me, should. A commemoration of what others may see as unconventional, but now also a nod to resilience. To the support...
Lumbar spinerenal cystmagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)computed tomography (CT)Background Incidental renal cysts are a very common finding in routine lumbar spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, there is no report of the renal cyst detection rate on routine lumbar spine MRI....
There are natural anti inflammation medications such as fish oils, and turmeric. You can also consider them as long as it is OK with your doctor, and your diet. Keep stretching. Yoga, Pilates, and back and neck exercises are good. We have created a spine exercise app that can be downloa...
Menstrual migraineattacks, also called “hormoneheadaches,” tend to be more severe, last longer, and cause greater light sensitivity than attacks that happen during other times of the month. Some women may be able to prevent menstrual migraineswith a mini-preventive treatment by taking medications...