(P14) Birth injury to peripheral nervous system

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69 562 in individuals diagnosis birth injury to peripheral nervous system confirmed

Diagnosis birth injury to peripheral nervous system is diagnosed Men are 2.18% more likely than Women

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Men receive the diagnosis birth injury to peripheral nervous system

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Women receive the diagnosis birth injury to peripheral nervous system

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Risk Group for the Disease birth injury to peripheral nervous system - Men and Women aged 0

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-14, 20-24, 55-59
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 15-19, 25-54, 60-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 15-19, 25-29, 40-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-14, 20-24, 30-39

Disease Features birth injury to peripheral nervous system

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Birth injury to peripheral nervous system - what does this mean

Birth injury to the peripheral nervous system is caused by trauma to the body during delivery, such as pressure on the baby's head or neck, or a lack of oxygen. this trauma can damage the peripheral nerves, leading to muscle weakness, decreased sensation, and other symptoms.

What happens during the disease - birth injury to peripheral nervous system

Birth injury to the peripheral nervous system is caused by a traumatic event during delivery, such as excessive pressure on the baby's head or neck, or a lack of oxygen to the baby's brain or spinal cord. this can cause damage to the peripheral nerves, resulting in a range of symptoms such as weakness, paralysis, tingling, or numbness. in some cases, the damage can be permanent, leading to long-term disability.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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10 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Birth injury to peripheral nervous system - Prevention

The best way to prevent birth injury to the peripheral nervous system is to ensure that the mother receives proper prenatal care and that the delivery is monitored closely. this includes regular check-ups, monitoring of fetal heart rate, and using proper delivery techniques to avoid trauma. additionally, it is important to ensure that the mother is healthy and well-nourished during pregnancy, as this can help minimize the risk of birth injury.

Specified forms of the disease

(P14.0) Erb paralysis due to birth injury
(P14.1) Klumpke paralysis due to birth injury
(P14.2) Phrenic nerve paralysis due to birth injury
(P14.3) Other brachial plexus birth injuries
(P14.8) Birth injuries to other parts of peripheral nervous system
(P14.9) Birth injury to peripheral nervous system, unspecified