Sclerosis
Oto
sclerosis is the most frequent cause of middle ear hearing loss in young adults, affecting about 10% of the population of the US. Oto
sclerosis usually affects both ears, and is most commonly seen in women aged 15-30. More on Oto
sclerosis Deafness - partial or total lack of ...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis Definition Amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis ( ALS ) is a disease that breaks down tissue s in the nervous system (a neurodegenerative disease ) of unknown cause that affects the nerve s responsible for movement . Amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis Definition: A...
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple
sclerosis : Abbreviated MS. A disease of the central nervous system (CNS) marked by numbness, weakness , loss of muscle coordination, and problems with vision , speech, and bladder control. Multiple
sclerosis is an autoimmune disease , meaning its cause is an attack by the...
Systemic sclerosis
Systemic
sclerosis ( scleroderma ) Definition: Scleroderma is a diffuse connective tissue disease characterized by changes in the skin , blood vessels, skeletal muscle s, and internal organ s. Systemic
sclerosis is a chronic , degenerative disease that affects the joints , ...
Tuberous sclerosis
Tuberous
sclerosis is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner and results from mutation of either one of two genes : the TSC1 gene on chromosome 9 or the TSC2 gene on chromosome 16. The TSC1 gene makes a protein c alled tuberin. Tuberous
sclerosis Definition: Tuberous scle...
Accidents
... liver injuries . Other causes include falls , sports related incidents or assaults. accidents that injure the brain or spinal cord multiple
sclerosis heavy metal poisoning ... When accidents happen, you don’t need to be a medical professional to treat an injury or save a life, but yo...
Acoustic
...out of 100,000 people per year. Acoustic neuroma Acoustic trauma Acromegaly Acute (sub acute ) subdural hematoma Amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis Arteriovenous malformation (cerebral) Benign positional vertigo Throat cancer Central pontine myelin olysis Cerebral aneurysm ... A...
Acoustic neuroma
...y 1 out of 100,000 people per year. Acoustic neuroma Acoustic trauma Acromegaly Acute (sub acute ) subdural hematoma Amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis Arteriovenous malformation (cerebral) Benign positional vertigo Throat cancer Central pontine myelin olysis Cerebral aneurysm ... Ac...
Acoustic trauma
...tional Hearing Loss ) Occupational Hearing Loss ... Acoustic trauma Acromegaly Acute (sub acute ) subdural hematoma Amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis Arteriovenous malformation (cerebral) Benign positional vertigo Throat cancer Central pontine myelin olysis Cerebral aneurysm Cushing's ...
Acromegaly
...ormone ) Cushing's syndrome (excess adrenocorticotropic hormone ) ... Acromegaly Acute (sub acute ) subdural hematoma Amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis Arteriovenous malformation (cerebral) Benign positional vertigo Throat cancer Central pontine myelin olysis Cerebral aneurysm Cushing's ...
Alcoholism
...n to low levels of serotonin are associated with depression . Disease s-such as diabetes , kidney disease , chronic alcoholism , multiple
sclerosis , atherosclerosis , vascular disease , and neurologic disease -account for about 70 percent of ED cases. Between 35 and 50 percent of men with d...
Alopecia
...cia . Male pattern baldness , a genetic trait, is the most common cause of baldness among white males. Alopecia ALS ( amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis ) Alternative medicine Alternative or complement ary ways to control pain Altitude sickness Alzheimer 's disease * Amebiasis , gastroin...
Alport syndrome
...elonephritis ) Dementia due to metabolic causes Diabetic nephropathy /
sclerosis Digitalis toxicity End-stage renal disease Epilepsy ... Alp...pyelonephritis ) Dementia due to metabolic causes Diabetic nephropathy /
sclerosis Digitalis toxicity End-stage renal disease Epilepsy Generalized t...
ALS
...r subscriptions ... ALS ( Amyotrophic Lateral
sclerosis ) Alstrom Syndrome ALT Alteplase ( Thrombolyti... treaty provisions. ALS ( amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis ) Alternative medicine Alternative or compleme... disease Huntington& acute ;s disease Multiple
sclerosis ALS (Lou Gehrig& acute ;s disease ) Myastheni...
Amnesia
... ( amnesia , coma , haemorrhage) infection ( encephalitis , meningitis ) tumours (malignant and non-malignant growths) degeneration ( multiple
sclerosis , Alzheimer 's disease , Parkinson 's disease ) other disorders ( migraine , epilepsy ) ... After de fibrillation , certain symptoms includin...
Amyloidosis
...sis ; ... Amyloidosis . Hodgkin's lymphoma . (Refer to the PDQ summary on Adult Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment for more information.) Nodular
sclerosis Hodgkin's lymphoma . Lymphocyte -rich classical Hodgkin's lymphoma . Mixed-cellularity Hodgkin's lymphoma . Cerebro vascular Amyloidosis (...
Anal abscess
...bleeding . Amyloidosis - Cerebral (Senile Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy) Amyloidosis - Hereditary ( Hereditary Amyloidosis ) Amyotrophic Lateral
sclerosis Anaerobic Pneumonia ( Aspiration Pneumonia ) Anal Abscess ( Anorectal Abscess ) ... pergolide; pergolide mesylate; pergonal; perhaps; perhex...
Anthrax
...l and forms spores . The spores can be inactive for a long time before they develop into new bacteria . Anthrax , anti -inflammatory, arthero
sclerosis , blood circulation problems, bruise d muscle s, bruises , cancer , colic in children, cuts, diarrhea , dysentery ( blood y diarrhea ), ...
Atheroembolic renal disease
...elonephritis ) Dementia due to metabolic causes Diabetic nephropathy /
sclerosis Digitalis toxicity End-stage renal disease Epilepsy Generaliz...pyelonephritis ) Dementia due to metabolic causes Diabetic nephropathy /
sclerosis Digitalis toxicity End-stage renal disease Epilepsy Generalized t...
Atherosclerosis
...be low. To help lower LDL levels, help your adolescent to: ... Disease s-such as diabetes , kidney disease , chronic alcoholism , multiple
sclerosis , atherosclerosis , vascular disease , and neurologic disease -account for about 70 percent of ED cases. Between 35 and 50 percent of men with d...
Autistic behavior
... Autistic behavior includes: ... In a few cases, autistic behavior is caused by a disease such as: rubella in the pregnant mother tuberous
sclerosis ... WHAT CAN I DO IF MY CHILD SHOWS AUTISTIC BEHAVIOR ? If your child clearly exhibits a number of the behavior s associated with autism , ... ...
Bovine
... insulin obtained from cattle. bowel ... Myloral ( bovine [cow] myelin ) An investigational oral preparation for the treatment of multiple
sclerosis . Mfg/Source: Auto Immune , Inc. - 02/24/98. axis; encephalomyelopathy; encephalomyeloradiculitis; encephalomyelo radiculopathy ; encephalo myocard...
Brain tumor
...vous system , e.g., syphilis , encephalitis , brain tumor , or multiple
sclerosis . The term also designates a specific type of cerebral palsy . This bra...than 600 nervous system disorders including stroke , epilepsy , multiple
sclerosis , Parkinson 's disease , head and spinal cord injury , Alzheimer 's di...
Brain Tumors
...stem and on the causes, prevention , diagnosis , and treatment of more than 600 nervous system disorders including stroke , epilepsy , multiple
sclerosis , Parkinson 's disease , head and spinal cord injury , Alzheimer 's disease , and brain tumors ." ... ...
Breathing difficulties
...able breathing or a feeling of not getting enough air. See also difficulty breathing - first aid. Alternative Names: ... Amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis ( ALS ), antioxidant, asthma , Bell's palsy , breathing difficulties , cancer , cerebellar ataxia , chronic fatigue syndrome , chronic obstruc...
Cardiac
...y cardiac tumor in infants and children is rhabdo myoma , which frequently presents as multi ple tumor s and can be associated with tuberous
sclerosis . Cardiac ischemia Ischemia means insufficient blood supply to an organ or tissue . Cardiac ischemia occurs when a coronary artery ...
Celiac
...al fibroelastosis; endocardial fibrosis; endocardial murmur ; endocardial
sclerosis ; endocardiography; endocarditic; endocarditis ; endocarditis chordalis;...hood cancer , rheumatoid arthritis , urinary tract infection , multiple
sclerosis , dental caries , ... Desde el amamantamiento proporcion tal activo y e...
Caries
...dren also have a lower rate of juvenile diabetes , celiac disease , childhood cancer , rheumatoid arthritis , urinary tract infection , multiple
sclerosis , dental caries , ... Tonsillar areas and posterior pharynx Tongue - dorsum ( papilla e), ventrum (veins, fimbriated folds), lateral bo...
Cerebral palsy
...umours (malignant and non-malignant growths) ... Disease s and conditions that increase the risk include neuromuscular disease s (e.g., multiple
sclerosis , Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease , cerebral palsy ), inflammatory disease s (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis , psoriasis ), and diabetes . The likeli...
Celiac disease
...dren also have a lower rate of juvenile diabetes , celiac disease , childhood cancer , rheumatoid arthritis , urinary tract infection , multiple
sclerosis , dental caries , ... ...
Cervicitis
...ng sex. The most common bacterial infections are gonorrhea and chlamydia . Genital herpes , which is a virus , also can cause cervicitis .
sclerosis ; endocardiography; endocarditic; endocarditis ; endocarditis chordalis; endocarditis , sub acute bacterial ; endocardium; endocarp; endo celiac...
Cervical spondylosis
...is , also known as cervical spondylosis , is an osteoarthritic condition affecting the upper spine. The causes of Lhermitte sign include multiple
sclerosis (MS), radiation damage to the spinal cord), cervical spondylosis (degeneration of the disc spaces between the vertebrae ), hernia tion of a cerv...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
...ic fatigue syndrome , or other similar conditions. Lyme disease may mimic other conditions, including chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), multiple
sclerosis (MS), and other disease s with many symptoms involving multi ple body systems. Another confusing point is that fibromyalgia shares many sympto...
Clinical Trials
...s are, how participants are selected, and more, click here. Sunday, December 17, 2006 site Web ... Clinical Trials Out Of Volunteers? Multiple
sclerosis Drug to Return in Clinical Trial Clinical Trial to Test Stem Cells for Pediatric Brain Injuries Clinical Trials : Faster, Yet Still Safe For-...
Coma
... ( amnesia , coma , haemorrhage) infection ( encephalitis , meningitis ) tumours (malignant and non-malignant growths) degeneration ( multiple
sclerosis , Alzheimer 's disease , Parkinson 's disease ) other disorders ( migraine , epilepsy ) ... Untreated uremia may lead to seizures or c...
Cramp
...cramp s may be steady and dull or quite severe) ... Baclofen (Lioresal) is prescribed for muscle spasm s or cramp ing in patients with multiple
sclerosis and spinal injuries . Diazepam (Valium) can be taken as a muscle relaxant or to reduce anxiety . (Other Names: Overuse syndrome , Repetitive...
Creutzfeldt
...brain disorder associated with a misshapen protein in the brain, known as a prion . Creutzfeldt -Jacob disease Huntington disease Multiple
sclerosis Normal pressure hydrocephalus Pick's disease Senile dementia / Alzheimer 's type ... new-variant Creutzfeldt -Jakob disease (nvCJD) A deri...
Crest syndrome
...ents the following symptoms: ... CREST syndrome ; Progressive systemic
sclerosis ; Scleroderma Causes, incidence , and risk factors: ... Scleroderma . Also called CREST syndrome or progressive systemic
sclerosis , scleroderma affects the connective tissue . Auto immune hemolytic anem...
Deafness
...acute infection (such as a cold or the flu ) is suppressed and not allowed to run its course and be properly eliminated. Amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis ( ALS ), antioxidant, asthma , Bell's palsy , breathing difficulties , cancer , cerebellar ataxia , chronic fatigue syndrome , chronic obstruc...
Dental caries
...dren also have a lower rate of juvenile diabetes , celiac disease , childhood cancer , rheumatoid arthritis , urinary tract infection , multiple
sclerosis , dental caries , ... Tooth decay is damage to the enamel of your teeth . It occurs when acids produced by bacteria in dental plaque eat aw...