Search results for lumbar
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Spina bifida
Read about spina bifida, which is a condition where an unborn baby's spine and spinal cord does not develop properly.
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Neuromyelitis optica
Read about neuromyelitis optica, a rare condition that affects the spinal cord and the nerves of the eyes (optic nerves). Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.
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Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance.
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Meningitis
Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Find out about the symptoms, vaccines and treatments.
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Scoliosis - Treatment in adults
Read about the main treatments for scoliosis in adults, including painkillers, spinal injections and surgery.
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First aid - Recovery position
Find out how to put a casualty who is unconscious but breathing into the recovery position. Also, read about what to do if you think someone has a spinal injury.
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Encephalitis - Diagnosis
Find out about the tests that may need to be carried out to diagnose encephalitis, including brain scans and a lumbar puncture.
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease - Diagnosis
Read about the tests used to investigate Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) including MRI, EEG and lumbar puncture. A brain biopsy is the only way to confirm a diagnosis of CJD.
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Ankylosing spondylitis - Causes
In ankylosing spondylitis (AS) several parts of the lower spine become inflamed, including the bones in the spine (vertebrae) and spinal joints.
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Chiari malformation
Find out what a Chiari malformation is, what problems it may cause, why it happens and how it can be treated.