Common tests & procedures

Neurological test: Assessing the functioning of nerves and reflexes at joints.

Blood test: Blood tests to check for infections, diabetes, and vitamin deficiencies.

Spinal tap (lumbar puncture): Lumbar puncture to check for infections in the spinal cord or spinal fluid.

X-ray: To check for damage to nerves.

CT scan: Helps to find out tumors or other abnormalities.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): Helps to look for herniated disks, tumors or other medical conditions.

Electromyography (EMG): A small needle is inserted through skin and records electrical activity of muscles to detect nerve damage.

Nerve conduction test: Electrodes are placed on skin and records electrical activity of muscles.

Nerve biopsy: Removes a small portion of nerve to check for abnormalities.

Skin biopsy: Removes a small portion of skin for further analysis.