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Cervical (C1-C8)-Damage to the spinal cord in the cervical spine is considered the most severe because it can be life-threatening. Symptoms of cervical spinal cord damage may affect the arms, legs, mid-body, and even the ability to breathe on one’s own. The higher up in the cervical...
Environmental factors may also cause additional damage to your genes, which may speed up the formation of the tumor. These include exposure to X-ray radiation and other forms of cancer treatments. How Are Brain And Spinal Cord Tumors Treated? Whether they’re benign or malignant, brain and sp...
sex, presence of diabetes mellitus, medication (vitamin B12), type of the most atrophic and impaired muscle, the muscle strength at the presentation, the presence of the pyramidal tract sign,
and spinal cord). In MS, the immune system attacks and damages or destroys myelin, a substance that surrounds and insulates the nerves. The myelin destruction causes a distortion or interruption in nerve impulses traveling to and from the brain. This can result in a wide variety of symptoms....
individuals may also experience complications related to body image and scoliosis surgery. While surgical interventions can correct spinal curvature, they carry risks such as infection, nerve damage, or complications during recovery. These factors can contribute to the long-term management of pain and ...
Examples of Systemic or Multifocal Signs Lower motor neuron (LMN) signs (more than one location, may include cranial nerves): diffuse LMN diseases, polyneuropathy (see Chapter 7) Brain and spinal cord signs: pelvic limb paresis and seizures Systemic disease and CNS signs: fever, anorexia, ataxi...
When you experience a multiple sclerosis relapse (also known as an exacerbation or flare-up), it's because new damage in the brain or spinal cord disrupts nerve signals. That's why you might notice new symptoms or the return of old symptoms. A true relapse lasts more than 24 hours and ...
Nerves extend from your brain and spinal cord, sending important messages throughout your body. If you have a pinched nerve (nerve compression) your body may send you warning signals such as pain. Damage from a pinched nerve may be minor or severe. It may cause temporary or long-lasting pr...
Multiple system atrophy can cause many symptoms similar to those seen in Parkinson’s, but it’s characterized by more widespread damage in the nervous system, particularly in the autonomic nervous system that controls unconscious bodily functions. Progressive supranuclear palsy is another disorder that...