This serious gum infection damages the soft tissue and can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. It can cause teeth to loosen or lead to tooth loss.
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Delirium
Learn what may cause this change in mental abilities. Symptoms develop fast and include confusion and being unaware of surroundings.
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Esophagitis
An inflamed, sore esophagus can make it hard to swallow and can cause chest pain when you eat. Find out what causes this condition and your options for treatment.
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Pituitary tumors and adenomas
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of growths that develop in the pituitary gland.
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Burning mouth syndrome
This burning sensation, without an obvious cause, may affect the tongue, gums, lips, cheeks, roof of your mouth or large areas of your mouth.
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Ataxia
Often caused by an underlying condition, this loss of muscle control and coordination can impact movement, speech and swallowing.
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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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Pancreatitis
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this digestive system condition that can happen suddenly or build up over time and cause serious illness.
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Sjogren disease
Dry eyes and dry mouth are the two most common symptoms of this autoimmune condition. Treatments aim to ease symptoms.
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Diabetes insipidus
Learn about this condition that upsets the body's fluid balance and can cause too much urination and maybe a loss of body fluids.
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Amnesia
Read about what can cause memory loss and learn steps you can take to manage it.
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Functional dyspepsia
Learn about functional dyspepsia, a digestive disorder with no clear cause. Treatment may help relieve this common condition.