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Central Nervous System Vasculitis (Cerebral vasculitis)

Central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis identifies that blood vessel walls in the brain and spine are inflamed (swollen). This inflammation may be caused by different types of conditions and illnesses. CNS vasculitis is serious but treatable. What is vasculitis? What is central nervous system vasculitis? Central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis is inflammation of blood vessel…

hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

What is hyperthyroidism? What does my thyroid do? The thyroid gland plays a big part in many of your body’s important functions, involving: What is the difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism? Who gets hyperthyroidism? How common is hyperthyroidism? What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism? Symptoms of hyperthyroidism can involve: What causes hyperthyroidism? Medical conditions and…

hypothyrodism

Hypothyroidism

What is Hypothyroidism? A very serious condition, myxedema can cause serious symptoms, involving: How does my thyroid work? Who is affected by Hypothyroidism? What is the difference between Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism? What causes Hypothyroidism? The other primary causes of hypothyroidism can involve: What causes Hypothyroidism in pregnancy? Does birth control affect my thyroid? Can Hypothyroidism…

Hypogonadism

Hypogonadism

Hypogonadism, or gonad deficiency, happens when the sex glands generate little or no sex hormones. Most cases of hypogonadism condition respond well to appropriate medical treatment. The sex glands, also known as gonads, are primarily the testes in men and the ovaries in women. Sex hormones help control secondary sex characteristics, like breast development in…

Tourette syndrome
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Tourette Syndrome

What is Tourette syndrome? How common is Tourette syndrome? Is Tourette’s the only tic disorder? Tic disorders involve: What causes Tourette syndrome? What are the risk factors for Tourette syndrome? Risk factors for Tourette syndrome involve: What are the symptoms of Tourette syndrome? Tics are complex or simple: Other examples of motor tics involve: Examples…

osteopenia
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Osteopenia

Osteopenia is a loss of bone mineral density (BMD) that exhausts bones. It is more usual in individuals older than 50, specifically women. Osteopenia does not have any kind of signs or symptoms, but a painless screening test may measure bone strength. Certain lifestyle changes may help a person to preserve bone density and prevent…