definition of mild central canal stenosis?
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Right from the website:\nLumbar spinal stenosis is a disease that is caused by a gradual narrowing of the spinal canal. This narrowing happens as a result of the degeneration of both the facet joints and the intervertebral discs. In this condition, bone spurs, called osteophytes, which develop because of the excessive load on the intervertebral disc, grow into the spinal canal. The facet joints also enlarge as they become arthritic, which contributes to a decrease in the space available for the nerve roots. The ligaments of the spinal column, especially the ligamentum flavum, become stiff, less flexible, and thicker with age, which also contributes to spinal stenosis. These processes narrow the spinal canal and may begin to impinge and put pressure on the nerves roots and spinal cord, creating the symptoms of spinal stenosis. \nStenosis may occur in the central spinal canal (central stenosis) where the spinal cord or cauda equina are located, in the tract where the nerve root exits the central canal (lateral recess stenosis) or in the lateral foramen (foraminal stenosis) where the individual nerve roots exit out to the body.\n\nSome distortion of the spinal canal will occur in virtually every person as they age, but the severity of the symptoms will depend on the size of a person's spinal canal and the encroachment on the neural elements. The rate of deterioration varies greatly from person to person, and not everyone will feel symptoms.
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Semicircular canals are the organs of balance. If they get infected or inflammated, they don't work right and you get dizzy.
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OK I will tell you what i know...don't know all of it...Narrowing of the disk..is something all people get when they get older..sorta like arthritis.See number 3 on impression\n\nmultiple disc bulging means the fluid sacs between your spinal cord are bulging out of place pushing on nerves...Very painful but no life or death serious..See impression 1\n\nSpinal stenosis is a narrowing of spaces in the spine (backbone) that results in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. This disorder usually involves the narrowing of one or more of three areas of the spine:The narrowing may involve a small or large area of the spine. Pressure on the lower part of the spinal cord or on nerve roots branching out from that area may give rise to pain or numbness in the legs. Pressure on the upper part of the spinal cord (that is, the neck area) may produce similar symptoms in the shoulders, or even the legs. See impression 3\n\nAnd evidently you have a fracture on your t12 which is in your thoracic cavity like in the middle of your back caused from osteoporosis...\nI'm no doctor, but that's what i understand from it.
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PAD, perihelia artery disease. See a doctor
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no...but any tumor in a spinal canal can create enough pressure to kill neurons and cause irreversible damage.  Doctors call them SOL's.  Not because when you get them you are S h it outta luck...but they are called Space Occupying Lesions.
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Hi there,\n\nCheck out the link on Spinal Stenosis.\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/hw/back_pain/aa118986.asp
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how about "Super Cramp"  or \n"Deitic Paroxysm" \n means the same thing
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Yes I have...It is a something that runs in my family...I believe it is called Menier's (not sure of the spelling)Disease...It is caused when the water level in the middle ear is disrupted...My father takes anti-vert, although from what he has told me a person can build up immunity to its effects...He does get it very bad at times and he is aware of its onset, so he takes 1/2 of a Valium which reduces the anxiety of knowing that he may be laid up in bed for a week, but it does seem to help him with the symptoms...or...get this...he puts the hair drier to his ear...the gentle air flow seems to help level out the water imbalance...he is 76 years old so he has become quite proficient in his own health care...He was also told about a surgical procedure...but that could possibly leave you deaf...I like the hair drier idea myself...contact your doctor and ask your family members if they have had it...I know my paternal grandmother had it, my father has it, and I get it too...My best preventive is just move more slowly, avoid wild amusement park rides, and when I'm on a boat or a passenger in a  fast moving car, I NEVER look down...only forward...I hope this has helped...
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Fluid inside the canals actually keeps your equilibrium in check. It is the equal amount of fluid which is sensed by your nervous system that tells your brain you're balanced, you're off balance, you're sideways, you're upside down, and all that jazz. Pretty nifty, huh? Over the years fluid starts to break down, but that my cyber-questioner is whole other question!
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Syringomyelia (sear-IN-go-my-EEL-ya) is a disorder in which a cyst or tubular cavity forms within the spinal cord. This cyst, called a syrinx, expands and elongates over time, destroying the center of the spinal cord. Since the spinal cord connects the brain to nerves in the extremities, this damage results in pain, weakness, and stiffness in the back, shoulders, arms, or legs.
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Central serous retinopathy (CSR), also known as central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC), is a visual impairment, often temporary, usually in one eye, affecting males in the age group 20 to 50. The disorder is characterized by leakage of fluid in the central macula, which results in blurred or distorted vision (metamorphopsia). A blind or gray spot in the central vision is common, along with flashes of light (photopsia).<
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You're not having a stroke, but go see your doctor now ... before you do.\n\nJonnie
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Horner syndrome is not a disease but its  a group of signs which s seen due to compression of cervical and thoracic nerve.There r various causes for the nerve root compression.many of them could be treated but for rest there s symptomatic cure.
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Depending on the severity of symptoms, spinal stenosis can often be managed through non-surgical means. The two most common treatments for spinal stenosis include:\n\nActivity modification to treat spinal stenosis. Patients are usually counseled to avoid activities that cause the adverse symptoms of spinal stenosis. Patients are typically more comfortable while flexed forward. Examples of activity modification might include: walking while bent over and leaning on a walker or shopping cart instead of walking upright; stationary biking instead of walking for exercise; sitting in a recliner instead of on a straight-back chair.\n\nEpidural injections to treat spinal stenosis. An injection of cortisone into the space outside the dura (the epidural space) can temporarily relieve symptoms of spinal stenosis. While these injections can seldom be considered curative, they can alleviate the pain in about 50% of cases. Up to three injections over a course of several months can be tried. Although they are not considered diagnostic in and of themselves, generally, if the pain caused by spinal stenosis is relieved by an injection the patient can also be expected to have a good result if they later choose surgery.
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Its called the stapes (stirrup) in the ear
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Seems to be a generic term for disease of the arteries.
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"Pinched Nerves" is a lay-persons term.  It lacks a specific meaning.  Do you mean 'nerve entrapment'?  Most importantly, which of your mother's nerves are being 'Pinched'?  Do you know the cause?  If they are spinal nerves are they pinched because of a disc herniation?  Or pinched because of central canal stenosis?  Or lateral canal (IVF) stenosis?  Or is it a muscle or mechanical entrapment like thoracic outlet syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome?\nI realize the terms I am using probably mean nothing to you.  However, no responsible suggestions can be given to you to help your mother until a more clear understanding of what is really involved with her 'pinch nerves'.\nPlease provide more information.  I will be glad to provide more specific suggestions for finding help.