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Condition is swelling of the optic nerve at the point of entrance through the optic disk?
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What is pseudo papilledema?
pseudo papilledema is apparent pressure on the optic nerve. meaning when you hit your head for example, it will look like you have papilledema, which is when your optic nerve swells. this is a condition which you have for life, although the actual swelling may not happen because none of the causes happen.
Is sciatica contagious?
Sciatica is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve runs through the buttocks (a nerve goes through each buttock, or butt cheek) and causes pain from that buttock down the back of the leg (thigh). It is absolutely NOT 'contagious'. It usually develops after a low back injury or strain.
What are ganglia?
They can be one of two things:-Structures containing a number of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fibre, masses of nerve tissue joined to various nerves and other sensory organs called Cerebral Ganglia.An abnormal benign swelling on a tendon sheath, frequently found on the wrist.
What passes through the foramen rotundum?
The main motor portion of the facial nerve
What is the wave of excitation through nerve fibers and neurons?
The wave of excitation through nerve fibers and neurons is called a shiver.
Why is the wrist particularly impacted by excessive fluid?
Because the area of the wrist through which the median nerve passes is very narrow, any swelling in the area will lead to pressure on the median nerve.
What does myotherapy do?
Myotherapy eliminates pain and swelling through the application of pressure at strategically located nerve locations called trigger points.
What is pseudo papilledema?
pseudo papilledema is apparent pressure on the optic nerve. meaning when you hit your head for example, it will look like you have papilledema, which is when your optic nerve swells. this is a condition which you have for life, although the actual swelling may not happen because none of the causes happen.
What is the Nerve condition in the mouth called trig?
nerve
Swelling and nerve damage can result from?
Trauma, injury to the affected area.
What nerve is affected when you lose your voice?
If loosing your voice is associated with hoarseness it is generally a result of soft tissue swelling. Not nerve involvement.
What is a description of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Median nerve entrapment, at the wrist, occurs by swelling and compression of the tendon sheath containing this nerve.
A knot like swelling in a nerve where the cell bodies of neurons are concentrated?
ganglion
Is it safe to fly if you have a swelling on the optic nerve?
No, not without the SPECIFIC permission of your Doctor.
What is peripheral mononeuropathy?
If a single nerve is involved, the condition is called mononeuropathy. This condition is considered rare as it is unusual to find a condition in which only a single nerve maybe involved.
Is sciatica contagious?
Sciatica is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve runs through the buttocks (a nerve goes through each buttock, or butt cheek) and causes pain from that buttock down the back of the leg (thigh). It is absolutely NOT 'contagious'. It usually develops after a low back injury or strain.
Is it possible to have nerve damage if you have had 3 carpal tunnel surgeries on the same hand?
Yes. There are nerves that run through this very tight, wide "bracelet". They can be damaged by the surgery, swelling afterwards or in therapy.
