What is Powassan?

But now, the deer tick, which is more likely to bite people, also carries the virus. The ticks that carry Powassan mainly live in wooded areas arou...

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What is Encephalopathy?

'Encephalopathy' means damage or disease that affects the brain. Encephalopathy from head injuries, toxins, cardiac arrest, or lack of oxygen to th...

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Vertigo

This is an inner ear disorder thought to be caused by a buildup of fluid and changing pressure in the ear. It can cause episodes of vertigo along w...

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Vertigo

This is an inner ear disorder thought to be caused by a buildup of fluid and changing pressure in the ear. It can cause episodes of vertigo along w...

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Bells Palsy

Bell's palsy is also known as “acute facial palsy of unknown cause.” It’s a condition in which the muscles on one side of your face become weak or ...

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Tingling in Hands and Feet

In diabetic neuropathy, tingling and other symptoms often first develop in both feet and go up the legs, followed by tingling and other symptoms th...

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Tic Disorders and Twitches

For instance, someone with a tic might blink their eyes multiple times or twitch their nose repeatedly. These movements, known as tics and twitches...

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Types of Paralysis

Paralysis is when you can’t move certain parts of your body after something goes wrong with their connection to your brain. Generalized paralysis i...

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Botox May Ease Facial Pain

Before Botox, all patients reported severe facial pain from their trigeminal neuralgia. Facial pain eased in all 13 patients over the next 60 days,...

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Neurologist

Neurologists are doctors who diagnose and treat problems with the brain and nervous system. A neurologist has at least a college degree and 4 years...

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Memory Loss

Illegal drugs can change chemicals in the brain that can make it hard to recall memories. Stress caused by an emotional trauma can also lead to mem...

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