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Tay-Sachs disease

This rare, inherited disease causes a buildup of fatty acids that damages the brain and typically results in muscle control loss, blindness and paralysis.
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Temporal lobe seizure

Learn about this burst of electrical activity that starts in the temporal lobes of the brain. This can cause symptoms such as odd feelings, fear and not responding to others.
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Thoracic outlet syndrome

This group of conditions is caused by pressure on the blood vessels or nerves between the collarbone and rib. The pressure can cause pain and numbness.
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Tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure

Learn about this type of seizure that can cause convulsions. Also know how to help if you see someone having one.
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Tourette syndrome

The repetitive movements and sounds called tics that characterize Tourette syndrome can affect daily life — but there are ways to manage them.
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Toxic shock syndrome

This rare complication of some types of bacterial infections can be fatal. Learn about symptoms, risk factors and treatment.
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Triple X syndrome

Females with this genetic disorder have three X chromosomes instead of two. Symptoms can be mild or include developmental delays and learning disabilities.
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Tuberous sclerosis

This uncommon genetic disorder causes tumors that are not cancer. These tumors are unexpected overgrowths of tissue in different parts of the body.
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Turner syndrome

Turner syndrome affects only females as the result of a missing or partially missing X chromosome, causing a variety of medical and developmental problems.
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Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma

Learn about this cancer that most often happens in the soft tissues of the arms and legs. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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Urethral stricture

Narrowing of the tube that carries urine from the body, called the urethra, can limit urine flow and cause a number of problems.
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VEXAS syndrome

Learn about this condition that causes swelling and irritation throughout the body, how to know if you have it and what you can do about it.
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