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(H49.2) Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy
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126 524 in individuals diagnosis sixth [abducent] nerve palsy confirmed
2 543 deaths with diagnosis sixth [abducent] nerve palsy
2% mortality rate associated with the disease sixth [abducent] nerve palsy
Diagnosis sixth [abducent] nerve palsy is diagnosed Men are 6.32% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis sixth [abducent] nerve palsy
681 (1.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis sixth [abducent] nerve palsy
1 862 (3.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease sixth [abducent] nerve palsy - Men and Women aged 55-59
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features sixth [abducent] nerve palsy
Absence or low individual and public risk
Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy - what does this mean
Sixth nerve palsy is a neurological disorder caused by damage to the abducent nerve, which is responsible for controlling the movement of the eye. symptoms include double vision, drooping eyelids, and difficulty looking to the side. it can be caused by a stroke, tumor, or trauma to the head or neck.
What happens during the disease - sixth [abducent] nerve palsy
Sixth nerve palsy is a condition caused by damage to the abducent nerve, which is responsible for the movement of the lateral rectus muscle of the eye. this damage can be caused by a number of things, including a stroke, aneurysm, tumor, or trauma. when the nerve is damaged, the eye is unable to move outward, resulting in a condition known as strabismus. other symptoms may include double vision and a decrease in the field of vision. treatment typically involves physical therapy, medications, and/or surgery, depending on the cause.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy - Prevention
Sixth nerve palsy can be prevented by avoiding any trauma to the head and neck, maintaining good blood sugar and blood pressure control, and avoiding medications that can cause nerve damage.