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Lumbar Radiculopathy Treatment Usually, non-surgical options are recommended first for lumbar radiculopathy treatment. Standard therapy includes pain medications, physical therapy, and, in some cases, steroid injections. If symptoms don’t improve within two months or the condition worsens, a doctor may recommend a lumbar radiculopathy surgery. In cases of muscle weakness or other severely debilitating problems, […]

Tension headache symptoms Most tension headaches symptoms happen briefly and are typically fleeting (settle inside minutes to a couple of hours). However, in uncommon cases, the tension headache symptoms may continue for a long time. A tension headache symptom that occurs over 15 days every month is alluded to as a permanent tension headache. Continuous […]

Lumbar Radiculopathy Symptoms Lumbar radiculopathy symptoms vary depending on which nerve roots are affected. The most widely recognized manifestations are pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the legs. These symptoms indicate that the nerve roots along the spinal cord are irritated. Occasionally the skin might be abnormally sensitive to the touch. If any of these […]

What Is Lumbar Radiculopathy? Lumbar radiculopathy is a condition that occurs when one of the nerves in the lumbar region of the spine, in the lower back, has been pinched. Lumbar radiculopathy (sciatica is the most common typecommonly known as sciatica) is characterized by pain, tingling sensations, or numbness radiating from the lower back and […]

Spina Bifida treatment When a child with Spina Bifida is born, a referral is usually made to a neurologist who can consult with other specialists as needed. In addition, children with Spina Bifida are at risk for other conditions such as clubfoot. Spina Bifida treatment for this typically involves stretching, casting, and bracing. If these […]

Spina Bifida symptoms Children with Spina Bifida may not have any symptoms of Spina Bifida. In this case, the lamina arch has not completely closed, but the spinal cord is not damaged and is in its correct position. In others with Spina Bifida, a fatty tissue mass protrudes through the opening in the spinal column. […]

Herpes zoster treatment No cure for shingles exists, but starting herpes zoster treatment right away with antiviral medications can help you heal faster and can also help reduce the risk of complications. These drugs are available only by prescription. Medications sometimes used as herpes zoster treatment include: Famciclovir (Famvir) Valacyclovir (Valtrex) Acyclovir (Zovirax) Side effects […]

Shingles symptoms Shingles most often affect a section of the body on one side, and you should look out for the following as these are some of shingles symptoms: Extreme sensitivity to touch Pain that may feel like burning, tingling, or numbness Itching A few days after the pain begins, a red rash appears Blisters […]

Paresthesia treatment  Depending on the diagnostic results, the physician may refer you to a specialist, such as a neurologist, orthopedist, or endocrinologist. The appropriate treatment for paresthesia depends on an accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause of the condition. In many cases, paresthesia goes away on its own. However, some cases of paresthesia require treatment. […]

Paresthesia symptoms Paresthesia may affect any part of your body, including arms, hands, legs, and feet. Typically, the person experiences the following paresthesia symptoms in the affected area: burning or aching pain tingling or the sense of “pins and needles” itching or prickling sensations numbness and poor feeling in the affected area cold or hot […]