You’ve probably heard of an epidural, but maybe not understood exactly how it works. Here’s the how, when, and why of using ...

An epidural is a method of pain relief that a doctor can administer during labor and other medical procedures. However, there are benefits and risks. This article will look at the pros and cons of an ...

Pain relief options for labor and delivery extend beyond epidural. Credit...Elena Xausa Supported by By Alice Callahan This guide was originally published on May 3, 2019. In my first pregnancy, I ...

It’s no secret that delivering a baby can be painful, yet the decision about whether or not to use an epidural is a personal one for you and your family. An epidural is used to block nerve signals ...

Pain during childbirth can be excruciating for some women—and its harmful effects may reach beyond the delivery room. A small new study suggests that getting a pain-relieving epidural injection during ...

An epidural is an anesthetic delivered through a catheter (small tube) into a potential space outside the spinal cord called the epidural space. Using this catheter, we are able to infuse a solution ...

An epidural hematoma is a serious head injury that tears a blood vessel just under your skull, on top of the brain's outer membrane, called the "dura." It often happens when you fracture your skull ...

Epidural steroid shots for back pain had mixed results, an AAN review showed. The treatment demonstrated promising short-term benefits for radiculopathy patients. In other situations, benefits were ...

Bacteria reach the epidural space through either hematogenous dissemination (commonly due to bloodstream infection associated with a central venous catheter, intravenous drug use, or catheter-related ...