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A nervous system disorder that causes rhythmic shaking.

A seizure that involves a loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions.

A serious bacterial infection that affects the brain and spinal cord.

A weakness and rapid fatigue of muscles under voluntary control.

A disorder of the nervous system that affects movement, often including tremor.

A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest.

A serious lung infection caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jiroveci.

A noncancerous tumor on the main nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain.

A period of prolonged unconsciousness brought on by illness or injury.

Loose and floppy limbs.

A disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures.

This fast-growing cancer starts in the brain or spinal cord and also is called glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Learn about this type of tumor that can occur in the brain or spinal cord.

Learn about the diagnosis and treatment for this type of glioma brain tumor. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Learn about this rare tumor that begins in nerve cells and sometimes causes high blood pressure. It's usually not cancerous, but sometimes it spreads.

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.

Lip cancer often appears as a sore on your lip that doesn't heal. Learn about lip cancer treatments, including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid public places or situations where you might feel panicked, trapped, helpless or embarrassed.

Learn why this blood test is done, how to prepare for it and what the results might mean.

These are unhealthy reactions to stress that involve emotions and behavior. The response to stress is much more intense than would usually be expected.