The brain is an important organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, respiration, and every process that regulates your body.
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Disorders of the nervous system include stroke, infections, such as meningitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and functional disorders, such as headache and epilepsy.
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Alzheimer disease is a disease that affects the brain and nervous system. It is a type of dementia that happens when nerve cells in the brain die.
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In older people, it's easy to mistake memory problems for the everyday forgetfulness that some people have as they grow older.
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Parkinson disease is a motor system disorder that causes trembling, stiffness, and trouble moving.
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Read on for a detailed look at the parts that make up the ear, nose, and throat.
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Otolaryngology focuses on medical and surgical treatment for people who have disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures.
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The structures of the eye include the cornea, iris, pupil, macula, retina, and the optic nerve.
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An overview of different eye care providers and what they do, from ophthalmlogists and optometrists to opticians and ocularists.
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Detailed information and illustrations about the 2 coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle.
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A person with coronary heart disease has fatty deposits that have built up in the coronary arteries. These deposits narrow the arteries and can decrease or block the flow of blood to the heart.
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A stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It is an emergency situation.
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Tests that may be used to help diagnose a stroke include a CT scan or MRI, and an electroencephalogram.
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When you have diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin. Or it can't use the insulin that it makes. Read on to learn more about this condition.
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When your body can't make enough insulin or can't use insulin, it is called type 2 diabetes. Read on to learn more about this condition.
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Metabolic syndrome is marked by higher levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. That's also a sign of prediabetes.
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While you can’t completely prevent diabetic retinopathy, you can reduce your risk of getting it. And controlling your blood sugar can stop it from getting worse. Read on to learn more about this condition.
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Heart disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease are some of the complications of diabetes. Learn more about the complications of diabetes and how to help prevent them.
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A look at specific things that may increase your chance of having breast cancer.
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It is important to remember that a lump or other changes in the breast, or an abnormal area on a mammogram, may be caused by cancer or by other, less serious problems.
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The good news is that breast cancer can be treated successfully. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or any combination of these. Here's a closer look at each.
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These questions can help you work with your healthcare provider and make good decisions about your cancer care.
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Arthritis is a category of rheumatic diseases. Read on to learn more about these conditions and the types of health care providers who treat them.
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Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases are common conditions that cause pain, swelling, and limited movement. They affect joints and connective tissues around the body. Millions of people in the U.S. have some form of arthritis.
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Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This leaves the bones at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists.
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Many people are unaware they have osteoporosis until they have advanced symptoms, which may include a broken hip or wrist, low back pain, or a hunched back.
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A hip fracture is a break in the thigh bone (femur) of your hip joint. The majority happen to people older than 60 years of age, and women get more hip fractures than men.
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To help the orthopedist determine your treatment, you'll need a physical exam, a medical history profile, and a description of symptoms.
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Details about the size, location, and function of the prostate gland, including a diagram.
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Being told you have prostate cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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Read on for helpful questions to ask your healthcare provider about your treatment for prostate cancer.
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Detailed information on the different types of polycystic kidney disease.
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Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland and sometimes the area around it. It is not cancer.
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Gout is a condition that causes inflamed, painful joints. The symptoms are caused by deposits of urate crystals at the joints.
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Constipation is not being able to have bowel movements often enough. It can cause pain and other symptoms. Learn more about the causes, tests, and treatments for this common GI (gastrointestinal) problem.
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