I got with my doctor and a test was performed that sent electric currents through my arms to check for where the nerve damage was from and whether it comes from the neck or if it's carpal tunnel. My arms fall asleep when doing certain tasks. I still haven't gotten my results but eve...
Perineal descent was associated with external sphincter damage in both sexes but puborectalis motor unit potential duration was only abnormal in the women. These data emphasise the obstetric aetiology in perineal descent; indeed, there is some evidence that prolonged vaginal delivery may be ...
2,16 Specific types of peripheral blocks are noted in Tables 3–5. Contraindications and risks of peripheral nerve blockade include inability of the patient to cooperate, bleeding disorders, pharmacologic anticoagulation, infection at the site, preexisting nerve damage, and allergy to local anesthetics...
which is subject to goiters and tumors and other grotesque maladies. So a careless thyroidectomy can damage one or both of the RLNs; if one gets snipped, the subject will be hoarse for the rest of his or her life; if both are cut, the subject will be rendered mute. The Roman physicia...
can effectively relieve nerve and muscle tension. In addition, yoga can also help alleviate mental anxiety and improve sleep quality. This will allow the body to repair itself and reduce discomfort. However, if you feel pain when doing yoga, you should stop because it may cause more damage. ...
Relying solely on symptom modification, rather than addressing the true causes, can result in recurrence, frustration, and more collateral damage to not just the ulnar nerve, but the surrounding regions as well. Passive care is amazing when we are looking to release some pressure from the ulnar...
Soldiers fall ill, decontaminate after finding sarin nerve agent.Lasseter, Tom
neural damage has been evaluated in terms of evoked action potential and functional performance in living subjects, as well as by post-mortem histology. Local damage in peripheral nerves can occur through several mechanisms, resulting mainly in axonal degeneration and demyelination. These damages could...
An accident that pulls the arm or severely bends the arm at the shoulder may damage the brachial plexus (located near the shoulder). In newborns, the brachial plexus can be damaged during birth if the delivery requires pulling or other maneuvers. A fall can injure the lum...