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NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES:
A nerve conduction study (NCS) is a medical diagnostic test commonly used to evaluate the function, especially the ability of electrical conduction, of the motor and sensory nerves of the human body.
A nerve conduction study is usually done along with electromyography (EMG). The nerve conduction study stimulates specific nerves and records their ability to send the impulse to the muscle. ... Help diagnose nerve disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Why do you need nerve conduction studies?
A nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test is used to assess nerve damage and dysfunction. Also known as a nerve conduction study, the procedure measures how quickly electrical signals move through your peripheral nerves. ... Healthy nerves send electrical signals more quickly and with greater strength than damaged nerves.
What are the symptoms of a nerve damage?
Sensory nerve damage may produce the following symptoms:
Pain.
Sensitivity.
Numbness.
Tingling or prickling.
Burning.
Problems with positional awareness.
Tingling or burning in the arms and legs may be an early sign of nerve damage. These feelings often start in your toes and feet. You may have deep pain. This often happens in the feet and legs.
What causes nerve damage in legs?
Peripheral neuropathy can result from traumatic injuries, infections, metabolic problems, inherited causes and exposure to toxins. One of the most common causes is diabetes. People with peripheral neuropathy generally describe the pain as stabbing, burning or tingling.
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