nerve compression

Examples

• All

• Smith also refers to phrenic nerve compression wherein the lung could be collapsed permanently by an operation in which the phrenic nerve was crushed on one side to paralyze the diaphragm on that side.

  Academic text (2014)

• The most common presenting complaint is diplopia, which is caused by cranial nerve compression.

  Academic text (2008)

• In more severe or long-standing cases of nerve compression, the motor function of nerves becomes affected, producing complaints of muscle weakness, clumsiness, or problems with coordination.

  Academic text (2006)

• Drugs to be added or substituted when the nerve compression progresses to nerve injury are tricyclic antidepressants used alone or in combination with anticonvulsants.

  Academic text (2007)

• Symptoms are those of eighth nerve compression, including unilateral hearing loss and vestibular weakness, thus mimicking symptoms of acoustic neuroma.

  Academic text (2008)

• Common patient complaints include local pain caused by tissue expansion or frontal nerve compression, headache, frontal paresthesia or sensory deficit, olfactory loss, and ophthalmic disturbances.

  Academic text (2005)

• A common symptom of nerve compression is tingling or numbness in the affected area.

• After examining the MRI, the doctor confirmed that the patient had nerve compression in the cervical spine.

• If left untreated, nerve compression can lead to permanent nerve damage and loss of function.

Synonyms

N

nerve entrapment

vsnerve compression

• Specialized

6.8

A condition in which a nerve near a joint becomes pinched and causes pain and numbness

is harmful pressure on a nerve that often causes damage pain or muscle weakness

How Severe

paralysis

81 5.4

cervical root syndrome

• Specialized

7.4

nerve compression

• Specialized

1 6.1

irritation

21 3.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology