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Periodic Paralysis (PP)

… whole body or just one or two limbs.  There are several different forms of PP. They all involve defects in ion … cold temperatures, and some medicines. This is the most common form of PP.  Hyperkalemic PP (high potassium). High … steps Here are some tips to help you get the most from a visit to your health care provider: Know the reason for your …
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Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

… sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease. It interferes with your brain's ability to control your body. It can … also help. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and … be treated in other ways. Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean. Know what to …
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Prion Diseases

… What are prion diseases? Prion diseases comprise several conditions. A prion is a type of protein … lead to severe disability and death. In most cases, death occurs within a year. Variant CJD. This is an infectious type … fatal. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Neuromyelitis Optica

… a type of multiple sclerosis. They now think it may be a different condition. The conditions do have some similar … flare-ups, with some recovery in between. This is the more common kind. Females are far more likely to have this form … disease. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Dermatomyositis

… cause muscle inflammation, weakness, and swelling. It's different from other muscle diseases because it also causes … abnormal proteins that form in autoimmune disease. The most common blood tests include muscle enzyme creatine kinase and … and cancer. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

… PDA? Experts don't know exactly why PDA occurs. It's more common in babies born prematurely. PDA can also occur … murmur or other symptoms during an exam. The provider may refer your baby to a pediatric cardiologist. This is a … lives. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s provider: Know the reason for the …
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Uterine Fibroids

… have fibroids, but not all are diagnosed. Fibroids are very common. Only about one-third of these fibroids are large … studying the long-term effects of this procedure on fertility and regrowth of the fibroid tissue. MRI guided … or surgery. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: Know the reason for your …
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Juvenile Dermatomyositis

… of the blood vessels, muscles, and skin. It's different from other muscle diseases because it also causes … genetic factors. Juvenile dermatomyositis is also more common in females and in persons of Caucasian race. What are … continue. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s doctor: Know the reason for the visit
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