Radiculopathy : Complications

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Prognosis varies with the underlying process causing the radiculopathy. For sports injuries, at one extreme, the prognosis is excellent; for degenerative disc disorders, even surgery may not completely or permanently resolve the problem. However, ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Ice reduces muscle pain and swelling. It helps most during the first 24 to 48 hours after an injury.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Bowel incontinence is the loss of bowel control, resulting in involuntary passage of feces. This can range from an occasional leakage of stool with the passage of gas to a complete loss of control of bowel movements. Urinary incontinence , a separate topic, is the inability to control the passage of urine.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 18, 2006
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control the passage of gas or stools (feces) through the anus. For some people, fecal incontinence is a relatively minor problem that is limited to a slight occasional soiling of underwear, but for others it involves a considerable loss of bowel control.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control the passage of gas or stools (feces) through the anus. For some people fecal incontinence is a relatively minor problem, as when it is limited to a slight occasional soiling of underwear, but for other people it involves a considerable loss of bowel control and has a devastating effect on quality of life and psychological well-being.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
A focal neurologic deficit is a problem in nerve function that affects: A specific location -- such as the left face, right face, left arm, right arm, left leg, right leg, even just a small area such as just the tongue A specific function -- for example, speech may be affected, but not the ability to write The problem occurs in the brain or nervous system. It may result in a loss of movement or sensation. The type, location, and severity of the change can indicate the area of the brain or nervous system that is affected. In contrast, a non-focal problem is NOT specific -- such as a general loss of consciousness .
Source:ADAM
Date:March 5, 2007
Incontinence is the inability to control the passage of urine. This can range from an occasional leakage of urine, to a complete inability to hold any urine. The two main types of urinary incontinence are: Stress incontinence -- occurs during certain activities like coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise. Urge incontinence -- involves a strong, sudden need to urinate followed by instant bladder contraction and involuntary loss of urine. You don't have enough time between when you recognize the need to urinate and when you actually do urinate. Bowel incontinence , a separate topic, is the inability to control the passage of stool.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 22, 2008
Urinary incontinence is unintentional loss of urine that is sufficient enough in frequency and amount to cause physical and/or emotional distress in the person experiencing it. Approximately 13 million Americans suffer from urinary incontinence.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
What Is a Urodynamics Study?Aurodynamics studyis a series of tests that gives your doctor a detailed look at the function of your bladder and urethra.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Urinary incontinence is unintentional loss of urine that is sufficient enough in frequency and amount to cause physical and/or emotional distress in the person experiencing it. Approximately 13 million Americans suffer from urinary incontinence.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Incontinence after prostate surgery may be treated with medications or medical devices, by behavorial changes or surgery.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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