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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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Pubic lice (crabs)

Pubic lice (crabs) are an itchy, but treatable, nuisance. Find out how to spot and treat this common sexually transmitted infection (STI).
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Residual limb pain

Learn about causes and treatments of this common pain that happens in part of an arm or leg that's left after the arm or leg is removed.
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Restless legs syndrome

Uncomfortable sensations in your legs can interrupt your sleep — making you drag through your day. These therapies calm the restlessness and improve sleep.
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Suspicious breast lumps

Most of these growths aren't cancer, but you should still get them checked promptly.
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Swollen lymph nodes

Infection from bacteria or viruses most often causes this condition.
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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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Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)

Problems with how blood clots can lead to excessive bleeding or blood clotting. Learn about the risks and treatments for a low blood platelet count.
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X-linked agammaglobulinemia

This genetic disease weakens the immune system, mainly in males, and leads to having infections often.

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