... from: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/myelopathy Mayfield Brain and Spine [Internet]. Cincinnati: Mayfield Brain and Spine; c2008-2024. ...

... bulges or pushes out, putting pressure on the spine which causes pain and numbness. Guillain-Barré syndrome , a rare disorder that causes your immune system to attack your ...

... serious condition that happens when a baby's brain, spine and/or spinal cord do not form properly. Down syndrome , a genetic disorder that changes the way a baby's body and ... baby has an increased risk of a genetic disorder such as Down syndrome or Edwards syndrome. Higher than normal AFP levels may mean your baby has an increased risk of: A neural tube defect, such as: Spina bifida , a condition in which the bones of the baby's spine don't close around part of the spinal ...

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... are two organs on either side of your spine near your waist. They have tiny filters called glomeruli. These filters remove waste and extra water from your blood and gets rid of them through urine (pee). If your kidneys have been damaged by kidney disease , they can't filter your blood as fast ...

... other parts of the body, including the brain, spine, and kidneys. TB bacteria spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing. TB can be latent or active. If you have latent TB, you'll have TB bacteria in your body but won't feel sick and can't spread the disease to others because the germs aren't active. ...

... are the small backbones that make up the spine. The provider will withdraw a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid for testing. This will take about five minutes. The provider may also order a chest X-ray to help determine if someone has GBS disease. Will I need to do anything to prepare ...

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... development of a developing baby's brain and/or spine. Different tests, including an alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) blood test , are used to screen for or diagnose these and other birth defects. Why do I need a CVS test? A CVS test is not a routine pregnancy test. But your health care provider may recommend CVS testing if you are at higher risk for having a baby with a chromosome disorder. The risk factors include: Your age. If you ...