NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE
SPINALCORD
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Check for bacterial, viral, or fungal infections
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numb the lower extremities during child birth
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to get a view of the spinal cord
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to repair a section of the spinal cord
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Detailed explanation-1: -A lumbar puncture can help diagnose serious infections, such as meningitis; other disorders of the central nervous system, such as Guillain-Barre syndrome and multiple sclerosis; bleeding; or cancers of the brain or spinal cord.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most common source of spinal infections is a bacterium called staphylococcus aureus, followed by Escherichia coli. Spinal infections may occur after a urological procedure, because the veins in the lower spine come up through the pelvis. The most common area of the spine affected is the lumbar region.
Detailed explanation-3: -A lumbar puncture may be used to: take a sample of fluid from your spinal cord (cerebrospinal fluid) or measure the fluid’s pressure – to help diagnose a condition. inject medicine – such as painkillers, antibiotics or chemotherapy.