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Results 1 - 10 of 27 for paraplegia
  1. Paralysis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in part of your body. It happens when something goes ... way messages pass between your brain and muscles. Paralysis can be complete or partial. It can occur ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/paralysis.html - Health Topics
  2. Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... nervous system. In serious cases, it can cause paralysis (where you can't move parts of the body). The paralysis may be lifelong and can sometimes be life- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/polioandpostpoliosyndrome.html - Health Topics
  3. Parkinson's Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    Parkinson's disease (PD) is a type of movement disorder. It happens when nerve cells in the brain don't produce enough of a brain chemical called dopamine. Sometimes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/parkinsonsdisease.html - Health Topics
  4. Muscle Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis. Causes of muscle disorders include: Injury or overuse, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/muscledisorders.html - Health Topics
  5. Bell's Palsy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... palsy is the most common cause of facial paralysis. It usually affects just one side of the ... from mild to severe and include: Twitching Weakness Paralysis Drooping eyelid or corner of mouth Drooling Dry ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bellspalsy.html - Health Topics
  6. Spinal Cord Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the middle of your back. It carries signals back and forth between your body and your brain. A spinal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/spinalcordinjuries.html - Health Topics
  7. Neuromuscular Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Neuromuscular disorders affect your neuromuscular system. They can cause problems with: The nerves that control your muscles Your muscles Communication between your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/neuromusculardisorders.html - Health Topics
  8. Peripheral Nerve Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are peripheral nerves? Nerves are like wires that carry messages back and forth between your brain and your body. Your peripheral nerves branch off ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/peripheralnervedisorders.html - Health Topics
  9. Degenerative Nerve Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Degenerative nerve diseases affect many of your body's activities, such as balance, movement, talking, breathing, and heart function. Many of these diseases are genetic. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/degenerativenervediseases.html - Health Topics
  10. Voice Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Voice is the sound made by air passing from your lungs through your larynx, or voice box. In your larynx are your vocal cords, two bands of muscle that vibrate ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/voicedisorders.html - Health Topics
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