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Syringomyelia is a rare disorder causing a fluid-filled cyst (syrinx) in the spinal cord. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment options like surgery.
Chiari Malformation: Understand the causes, symptoms like headaches, and treatment for Chiari Type 1. Learn about diagnosis and surgical options available today.
Post-herpetic neuralgia is a painful shingles complication. Learn about its symptoms, causes, and effective PHN treatment options like gabapentin and lidocaine patches.
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) affects personality, behavior, and language. Learn about FTD symptoms, its stages, how it differs from Alzheimer's, and its life expectancy.
Lewy Body Dementia is a complex brain disorder. Learn about its key symptoms, causes, the stages of Lewy Body Dementia, and the outlook for life expectancy.
Friedreich's Ataxia: A clear guide to this genetic ataxia. Learn about symptoms, the causes involving frataxin, and FA life expectancy. Essential information here.
Dystonia is a movement disorder causing involuntary muscle contractions. Learn what causes it and effective treatments for types like cervical dystonia.
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is a treatable cause of dementia in adults. Learn about the "wet, wobbly, and wacky" symptoms, NPH gait, and shunt surgery treatment.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain disease linked to repeated head trauma. Learn about CTE symptoms, causes, and the challenges of diagnosis.
Muscular Dystrophy: Discover the essential facts about this genetic condition, from its root causes and key symptoms to the different types like Duchenne.