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… different types of pinched nerves (entrapment syndromes) that affect the elbow. Examples of these syndromes include: Cubital tunnel syndrome. Cubital tunnel syndrome involves the …
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Overview Nerves carry messages back and forth from your low back and legs. By testing how well your muscles, reflexes, and sense of feeling are working, your doctor can tell whether there is pressure …
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… to have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test. If you have an appointment for an MRI, … to have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test. If you have an appointment for an MRI, …
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Overview A peripheral nerve block is a shot of numbing medicine around a specific nerve or group of nerves. It can be used to numb a part of the body (often an arm or a leg) for a procedure. It may …
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Treatment Overview A nerve block relieves pain by interrupting how pain signals are sent to your brain. It is done by injecting a substance, such as alcohol or phenol, into or around a nerve or into …
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Topic Overview What is nerve ablation? The destruction (also called ablation) of nerves is a method that may be used to reduce certain kinds of chronic pain by preventing transmission of pain …
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… depression How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 … body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . … closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain …
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… How long ago the injury occurred. Your age, health condition, and activities (such as work, sports, or hobbies). Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise … is a standard question that we ask in certain topics. It may not apply to you. But asking it …
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… your skin on your upper chest near your collarbone. A wire under the skin connects the … The nerve stimulator can start working right after the surgery. You may notice a slight … The nerve stimulator can start working right after the surgery. You may notice a slight …
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… carpal tunnel syndrome include: Conditions or illnesses that can cause or contribute to arm … carpal tunnel syndrome include: Conditions or illnesses that can cause or contribute to arm …