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What Does My Nerve Conduction Study Test Report Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 25 Aug 2016
Question: Do these indicate any sensory nerve problems?
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Detailed examination and investigation required for neuropathy

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The nerve conduction study is showing abnormal findings (motor).
You need to get NCV of upper limbs too.
Detailed examination by a neurologist is required to go for further testing.
Blood examination like blood sugar, thyroid, renal and liver profile needs to be done.
Is there any family history?
Any exposure to toxins, lead, alcohol, drugs?
Any symptoms in upper limbs?
You need to provide more details.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (28 minutes later)
Were sensory nerves not test for here?
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Get examined and investigated under a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Sensory nerves tested in lower limbs are normal on nerve conduction studies.
Complete nerve conduction testing of both upper and lower limbs is required to get to a diagnosis.
Blood investigations and if required nerve biopsy needs to be done as discussed previously.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (55 minutes later)
2 neurologist saw sensory problems are you sure my results dont indicate sensory problems?
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Complete nerve conduction studies are required

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The clinical examination is different from nerve conduction studies.
The normal cut off values are different for different labs.
The sensory recording is showing decreased amplitude and lower velocity but needs to be checked against lab values.
Upper limb studies will pick any additional sensory or motor abnormalities.
In some cases, sensory abnormalities may be dorsal root ganglion or spinal cord related and so nerve conduction studies may be normal.
Get complete nerve conduction studies.
You can upload previous prescription for providing clinical details of examination.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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What Does My Nerve Conduction Study Test Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Detailed examination and investigation required for neuropathy Detailed Answer: Hello, The nerve conduction study is showing abnormal findings (motor). You need to get NCV of upper limbs too. Detailed examination by a neurologist is required to go for further testing. Blood examination like blood sugar, thyroid, renal and liver profile needs to be done. Is there any family history? Any exposure to toxins, lead, alcohol, drugs? Any symptoms in upper limbs? You need to provide more details. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist