Question 1

what are the symptoms of sensory nerve damage after c section.?

Accepted Answer

Numbness, tingling: Damage to sensory nerve would present as numbness, tingling or pain to light touch in the area innervated by the affected nerve. There could be also pain, stabbing and/or shooting in nature, sometimes feeling like an electrical schock. If the nerve has some motor function, weakness with certain movements may be present.

Question 2

does chinese medicine work for nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Traditional Chinese : With complete damage or loss of function, probably not.

Question 3

please tell me if there is a test to determine nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

EMG/NCS: The best study to evaluate nerve injury is emg/ncs - nerve conduction study.  These are preformed by a neurologist.  It involves placing small needles and passing a small amount of current through them.  
Good luck.

Question 4

how will u know if there is any nerve damage. with your child?

Accepted Answer

Nerve damage: There are a lot of nerves, which one are you referring to?

Question 5

what is a great solution for a person with chronic nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

No easy answer: Depends  on what the cause of your nerve damage, your other health issues if any, and your functional status (disabled or just chronic discomfort).  Be sure you get an evaluation by a board certified neurologist and possibly a chronic pain specialist if pain is a major part of your condition.  If there is an underlying condition causing it, that should be addressed as well (such as diabetes).

Question 6

can botox cause permanent nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Botox slowly disappears from the area and the nerves go back to functioning normally afterwards.

Question 7

can my facial nerve damage heal itself ?

Accepted Answer

Facial nerve: Unless the nerve was severely damaged by injury or surgery, the facial nerve inflammation and facial paralysis often recovers in time. It may take a few months in some cases and a few weeks in others. Physical therapy is worth trying.

Question 8

can endometriosis spread to cause nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Endometriosis is an infiltrative disease, meaning it can grow and spread nearby other surfaces. However it is extremely unlikely that it travels so close to a nerve that it causes a problem. Certainly that is possible it is just very rare. It is more likely to involve the col, on or bladder than nerves.

Question 9

how long takes a alveolar nerve damage to heal?

Accepted Answer

Nerve damage heal: There are different type of nerve damage. If it is just demyelinating injury (damage the peel of nerve), it would need a few weeks to heal after the etiology removal. If axonal damage, the nerve need regrowth from spine about 2-3 mm per day if the pathway soft tissue (frame of nerve) is still intact. It is almost impossible to full recovery nerve function if both axon and  frame are messed up.

Question 10

does tens units cause nerve damage ? safe to use?

Accepted Answer

: A TENS unit is designed to control symptoms but does not fully successfully accomplish this very often.  However, it is not dangerous and if used properly will not eventuate in harm.  The fundamental issue is whether the cost is consistent with the potential benefit, and this tool does not provide permanent cures.

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How will u know if there is any nerve damage. with your child?

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Can botox cause permanent nerve damage?

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How long takes a alveolar nerve damage to heal?

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Does tens units cause nerve damage ? safe to use?

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