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Brachial plexus malfunction results in weakness and pain in the arms. The weakness can affect only arm's part, such as biceps or forearms, or the whole arm. If the causes are an autoimmune disorders, the arm losing strength within one to seven days and regaining strength gradually over several months. Recovery caused by injury also tending to happen slowly, over few months; although, certain serious injuries can result in permanent weakness. lumbosacral plexus malfunction results in pain in leg and lower back, producing weackness of all or part of leg. such weakness can be limited to calf or foot movement or can result in full paralysis of leg. Recovery is depending on the causes. Plexus damage, caused by autoimmune disorder can resolve gradually over few months. From the combined motion and feelings disturbances, physician defines that a plexus is involving, and from the locations, which plexus is damaged. The nerve conduction and electromyogram tests helping locate the problem. CT(computed tomography) and MRI(magnetic resonanse imaging) scans may reveal whether a cancers or other growths are resulting in plexus disorders. The treatment based on the plexus disorder cause. Cancer nearby the plexus can be treatable with chemotherapy. Doctor sometimes is prescribing corticosteroid to treat brachial neuritis and other plexus problems, but it have no proven effect. If plexus disorder caused by physical injury, time for healing can be all that required.
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