NCS :
A Nerve Conduction Study is a diagnostic test that involves measuring the speed of nerve signals. The test helps to determine whether a nerve is damaged or affected by a disease. An NCS involves strapping some special sensors to the patient and passing a mild electric impulse using electrodes. The electrodes are attached to the skin at some distance from the special sensors. The sensors record the time it takes for the current to pass through the nerves from the electrodes to the sensors.
Some of the conditions that are diagnosed using NCS include Guillain-Barre syndrome, sciatica, and diabetic neuropathy. It is important to avoid applying creams and lotions to the skin on the day of the test. Patients may experience mild discomfort during the test. However, patients can return home immediately after the test and resume their routine lives.






