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Conditions and Diseases » Neurological
Why is neurofibromatosis called "Elephant Man's disease"?Learn about neurofibromatosis, the disease that deformed the Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick.
Neurofibromatosis is sometimes known as the Elephant Man's disease because it can cause disfiguring growths on the body. Learn more about neurofibromatosis.
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Conditions and Diseases » Neurological What are symptoms of MS?Read about the symptoms of MS and how to detect them. |
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Conditions and Diseases » Neurological What is multiple sclerosis treatment?Discover multiple sclerosis treatment options and understand how the disease progresses. |
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Conditions and Diseases » Neurological Seizure SymptomsSeizures can be partial or generalized. |
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Conditions and Diseases » Neurological Parkinson's Prevention and Risk FactorsParkinson's disease continues to be studied but conclusive answers are few. |
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Conditions and Diseases » Neurological Migraine HeadachesFor some, the severity of migraine headaches can be reduced by lifestyle changes. |
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Conditions and Diseases » Neurological What causes tingling in my fingers?Tingling in the fingers is a condition called peripheral neuropathy. |
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Conditions and Diseases » Neurological Multiple Sclerosis DiagnosisMultiple sclerosis shares symptoms with other diseases, which sometimes makes it difficult to diagnose. |
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Conditions and Diseases » Neurological Parkinson's TreatmentsParkinson's disease can be treated with medication and even surgery to help relieve symptoms. |
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Conditions and Diseases » Neurological Parkinson's DiagnosisPhysicians look for a series of symptoms and conduct tests before making a Parkinson's diagnosis. |
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Conditions and Diseases » Neurological Parkinson's ComplicationsThere are a wide range of complications associated with Parkinson's disease. |
