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Treatment Intense Burning Nerve Pain Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury; Compression of spinal cord; SCI; Cord compression
Treatment
A spinal cord trauma is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment to reduce the long-term effects. The time between the injury and treatment is a critical factor affecting the eventual outcome.
Corticosteroids, such as dexamethasone or methylprednisolone, are used to reduce swelling that may damage the spinal cord. If spinal cord compression is caused by a mass (such as a hematoma or bony...
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Spinal Cord Trauma
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Spinal cord injury; Compression of spinal cord; SCI; Cord compressionSymptomsSymptoms vary somewhat depending on the location of the injury. Spinal... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Spinal cord abscess is swelling and irritation (inflammation) and the collection of infected material (pus) around the spinal cord.Alternative... Read more »
Complex regional pain syndrome
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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