Tapeworms in the intestines usually cause mild disease. Immature tapeworms, called larval cysts, can cause serious disease in other parts of the body.
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Frontal lobe seizures
In this common form of epilepsy, the seizures stem from the front of the brain. They can produce symptoms that appear to be from a mental illness.
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Optic neuritis
Learn about this painful eye disorder that affects your optic nerve and what your doctor may recommend for treatment.
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
This potentially serious condition can occur with few or no symptoms. Know the risk factors.
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Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)
Know the possible symptoms of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a rare but serious condition that affects young children.
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Claudication
Too little blood flow to the legs and arms can cause pain, especially during exercise. Learn more about diagnosing and treating intermittent claudication.
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Plague
Learn about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment of this rare, potentially fatal disease that's usually passed on by fleas.
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Anemia
Having too few healthy red blood cells causes tiredness and weakness. There are many types of this condition.
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Chronic sinusitis
Read about possible causes of lasting sinus troubles, treatments and how to prevent these problems.
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Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS)
This motor neuron disease causes nerves within the brain to slowly break down. It causes muscle weakness primarily in the legs, arms and tongue.
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Pinched nerve
Pressure on a nerve can lead to numbness, tingling or pain that’s often improved by resting the area.
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Toxoplasmosis
Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of this parasitic infection that can cause severe disease.