Focal spinal stenosis is a condition that happens with the aging of the human body. It is the progressive narrowing of the spinal canal which can lead to disc herniation and degenerative diseases.
Focal spinal stenosis is a condition that happens with the aging of the human body. It is the progressive narrowing of the spinal canal which can lead to disc herniation and degenerative diseases.
There are two types of stenosis. One is in an artery and the second is in the vertebral canal. The term focal means that this narrowing is not large or lengthy. If it is in the vertebral canal, there can be no symptoms at all or mild ones. If in the artery, there's more concern because this narrowing can cause lack of oxygen and nutrients to get to the area the artery is going. There is surgical treatment for both.
Pyloric stenosis is also referred to as hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
The difference between lumbar spinal stenosis and cervical spinal stenosis is mainly the location of the problem. however, between the two lumbar spinal stenosis is the more severe form of stenosis.
narrowing or blockage (stenosis) in the coronary arteries, with narrowing greater than 50% considered significant
The medical terminology combining form meaning narrowing is "sten/o-".
Pulmonary stenosis can be life-threatening
Pulmonary stenosis cannot be prevented
Pulmonary valve stenosis
Stenosis reduces or cuts off the flow of blood
narrowing