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Epidural Paralysis

An Epidural is a common method of administering anesthesia during labor. A small amount of anesthesia is inserted through a narrow catheter threaded thorough a needle inserted into the dura space near the spinal cord. One of the vary rare side effects of having an Epidural is paralysis. This is usually because of a mistake make or the procedure is not performed properly.

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