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Results 1 - 10 of 36 for Palsy
  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 ...
  2. 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 ...
  3. Bell's Palsy (National Library of Medicine)  
    Bell's palsy is the most common cause of facial paralysis. It usually affects just one side of the face. ... from mild to severe and include: Twitching Weakness Paralysis Drooping eyelid or corner of mouth Drooling Dry ...
  4. 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- ...
  5. Cerebral Palsy (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is cerebral palsy (CP)? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurologic disorders that cause problems with movement, balance, and posture. The first part of the name, cerebral, ...
  6. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)? Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a rare brain disease. It happens because of damage to nerve cells in the ...
  7. Muscle Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis. Causes of muscle disorders include: Injury or overuse, ...
  8. 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 ...
  9. Eye Movement Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    When you look at an object, you're using several muscles to move both eyes to focus on it. If you have a problem with the muscles, the eyes don't work properly. ...
  10. Facial Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... example, nerve diseases like trigeminal neuralgia or Bell's palsy sometimes cause facial pain, spasms and trouble with ...
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