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muscles and nerves around your rectum and anus need to work together for your bowels to work normally ... the spinal cord. You may have constipation. Signals between the colon and the brain are disrupted ... Neurogenic Bowel;bowel function;spinal cord injury;nerve disease;constipation;bowel accident

inflammation can harm the spinal cord and brain. It can also stop your nerve cells from working the way ... the brain and spinal cord. Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is also caused by a virus

signals. These signals travel from nerves through the spinal cord to your brain. The brain registers ... be done by a nurse anesthetist. How pain is blocked The spinal cord is the main path for pain

insulation around the nerves. NMO mainly affects the spinal cord and the optic nerves—the nerves that ... nerves. Specifically, the myelin cells in the spinal cord and optic nerves are attacked. Usually, people

many different causes. It is often caused by nerve, spinal cord, or brain irritation or damage. It ... an implanted spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulator.  When to worry Most often, pins and ... pins and needles;limb falls asleep;paresthesia

You have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease of the brain, the spinal cord ... diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). This is a disease of the brain, the spinal cord, or both. MS ... discharge instructions for multiple sclerosis;neurology;multiple sclerosis homecare;86424;MS treatment

*SCI Tx and Rehab ... hospital or treatment center for rehabilitation. Spinal Cord Injury: Treatment and Rehabilitation ... searching for ways to regrow injured nerves. The outlook for people with spinal cord injury is better today than ever before. ... 85321;spinal cord injury: treatment and rehabilitation;spinal cord injury treatment;spinal cord ... injury rehabilitation;treatment and rehab, spinal cord injury

Surgery Rehabilitation for Post-Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation for Spinal Cord Injury ... Nervous System Disorders Pinched Nerve Acute Spinal Cord Injury Alzheimer Disease Caring ... neurological disorder, acute spinal cord injury, alzheimers disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ... , als, bells palsy, brain tumors, epilepsy, seizure, guillain barré syndrome, headache, muscular

provide cushioning and support. Large nerves called nerve roots lead from the spinal cord through ... the body. The signals are sent to and from your brain through the spinal cord. Sometimes the outer

, they form a canal that protects and supports the spinal cord. Nerves, called nerve roots, branch ... puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Spinal stenosis most often affects the upper back ... spinal stenosis; low back pain; back pain; spine; spinal cord; spinal canal; osteoarthritis; herniated disk; rheumatoid arthritis

neurological exam to see if any parts of the nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and related ... support the head and help protect the spinal cord. A neck fracture may be a minor hairline crack, or ... Neck fracture;cervical fracture;spinal cord;vertebrae;61110

body. Nerves spread out from the spinal cord. They send and receive this information. They exit the ... foramen and compress the nerve leaving the spinal cord. Conditions that can cause spinal stenosis

Anatomy, Brain ... (CNS) is the brain and spinal cord. The brain is an important organ. It controls thought, memory ... heart and lungs. It also controls wakefulness. Spinal cord.  This is a large bundle of nerve ... anatomy brain;anatomy human brain;brain illustration;brain picture;brain diagram;p02588

peripheral nervous system. This is the part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord. The ... cord. The pressure in the spinal canal and brain can then be measured. A small amount of CSF is

can lead to damage in and around the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. It can also damage nerves ... brain and spinal cord. These images will help your healthcare provider look for signs of damage

*Spinal Cord Disease ... nervous system. It relays messages between the brain and body. Problems with the spinal cord can cause ... Spinal cord disease can cause a loss of sensation and movement. Learn more about resources ... 41207;understanding spinal cord disease;spinal cord disease;spinal stenosis

Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy ... considered a peripheral neuropathy because it affects nerves outside of your brain and spinal cord. This ... and sensory nerves. Motor nerves carry signals from your brain to your muscles, telling them to move

*Spinal Cord Injury ... protected by the bones of your spine. The spinal cord nerves carry messages between the brain and the ... . Call 911 and wait for help. What causes spinal cord injuries? Car accidents, falls, sports ... 85319;Spinal Cord Injury (acute);spinal Cord Injuries;Spinal Cord Trauma;Spinal Cord Traumas;acute spinal cord injury;spinal cord injury, acute

for problems in the spinal canal. Problems can develop in the spinal cord, nerve roots, and other ... develop in the spinal cord, nerve roots, and other tissues. This test is also called myelography ... myelography;P07670;spinal canal;myelogram

matter is the inner part of the brain. It sends information between the nerve cells and the spinal cord ... between the nerve cells and the spinal cord, and from one part of the brain to another. A lack