The signs of the injury can help in recognising the part of the spinal cord that has been damaged. The symptoms for each part will be different. However, most spinal cord injuries in the lower region of the body can lead to loss of function in the parts below the damage, while in cond...
Neurologic tests andMRI, if you've had symptoms such as weakness, numbness, or tingling. These tests can help them see if you're having signs and symptoms of spinal cord compression. Kyphosis Treatment You or your child may not need treatment for mild kyphosis that doesn't cause other sympt...
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic condition resulting in symptoms that most commonly include progressive muscle weakness and poor muscle tone. While motor function is typically most affected, patients also can experience breathing problems, fatigue, scoliosis, and nutritional deficiencies....
Call 911 and avoid moving the person if they have signs of spinal cord injury along with a tailbone injury caused by a fall. Symptoms of spinal cord injury include: Severe neck or back pain Paralysis in part of the body Loss of bowel or bladder control ...
By the end of this week, there's cardiac activity in your baby's developing heart Your tiny embryo now has a distinct head and tail The neural tube that will become the brain and spinal cord is forming Advertisement | page continues below ...
Microglia, immune cells in the brain, are the central nervous system’s first and main line of defense. Their job is to protect the brain and spinal cord from pathogens and to clear away metabolic debris, such as the beta-amyloid plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. ...
There are numerous potential causes of erectile dysfunction. Neurologic causes include: Stroke Spinal cord or back injury Multiple sclerosis Dementia Pelvic trauma Prostate surgery (even with nerve-sparing surgeries it can take up to 24 months to regain normal sexual function) ...
Diseases of the nervous system, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injury, can be associated with muscle spasms. Smooth muscle can also go into spasm. When a hollow structure filled with air or fluid is squeezed by the muscle spasm, significant pain may ...
This more serious type of spinal arthritis is rare among people with Crohn’s, but it can happen. In addition to causing arthritis in your back and very restricted movement, it can lead to inflammation in your eyes, lungs, and heart valves. Some people get it before a Crohn’s diagnosis...
In general, treatment is determined based on the severity and type of spinal curvature disorder you have. Mild spinal curvature, as occurs with postural kyphosis, may not be treated at all. More severe spinal curvature may require the use of a back brace or surgery. Treatment for lordosis may...