During this test, you will be lying on an examination table, next to an EMG machine (which looks like a desktop or laptop computer). The test consists of two parts, though at times one may be done without the other. The first part is called Nerve Conduction Studies. In this part some...
An electromyography (EMG) is a test that checks for damage to the nerves that control your muscles.How is a CDH treated?Your healthcare provider may have you rest in bed for a few days. You may also need any of the following:NSAID...
In FTD, dysfunctional proteins in the brain, called tau or TDP-43, may be drivers of disease. In Alzheimer's disease, amyloid and tau are the two dysfunctional proteins, and they can be measured in a patient's spinal fluid. The form of abnormal tau that can be involved in FTD is diff...
Its main purpose is to assist medical practitioners in diagnosing muscle and nerve diseases. A number of medical procedures use electrodiagnosis to study different parts of the body. These include electromyography (EMG), electroencephalography (EEG), electrocardiography (ECG) and neurodiagnostic studies...
An electromyogram,or EMG, is a test of the communication between a nerve and the muscle it works with. This is done with electrodes on your skin or a needle put into a muscle. A series of tests calledevoked potentialsto measure your brain's response to stimulation of your hearing, vision...
Spasmodic torticollis is also called cervical dystonia.What causes spasmodic torticollis?The exact cause of spasmodic torticollis is not known. You may have been born with the condition. Torticollis may happen after an injury to your cervical spine. It may also be caused by a medical condition ...
I am diagnosed as a Musk Myasthenia patient. I had an attack in July 2006 and had to undergo plasmapheresis. I have been taking Cellcept for more than three years. I was told my thymus gland is OK. What is the cause of this disease and how long will I have to take this medicine?
and behavioral therapy. The patient may also find relief with immunosuppressant therapy, like a drug therapy calledintravenous immunoglobulin(IVIg) treatment. Patients should be informed about all possible treatment options. Additionally, patients should wear a medical alert bracelet in case of emergencies...
What is a herniated disk? The Cleveland Clinicdescribes a herniated disk as aspinal injury. Your spinal cord is made up of bony parts called vertebrae; between the vertebrae are disks that act as cushions. These make it easier to bend and move. When one tears or leaks, it is called a ...
How is hypotonia diagnosed? anelectroencephalogram (EEG)– a painless test that records brain activity using small electrodes placed on the scalp. an EMG – where the electrical activity of a muscle is recorded using small needle electrodes inserted into the muscle fibres. ...