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How is a migraine treated?

There are two ways to approach the treatment of a migraine headache with drugs: prevent the... Full Answer

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What is postherpetic neuralgia?

Postherpetic neuralgia is pain from shingles that persists after the rash has healed. It is... Full Answer

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What are the symptoms of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in children?

The symptoms of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in children include the following: SMA Type I, also... Full Answer

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What other conditions are associated with Chiari malformations (CM)?

Individuals with Chiari malformations (CM) often have the following related conditions:... Full Answer

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How is hydrocephalus diagnosed?

Hydrocephalus is diagnosed through clinical neurological evaluation and by using cranial... Full Answer

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What is normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)?

Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is an abnormal increase of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the... Full Answer

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How is spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) diagnosed in children?

A blood test is available that can indicate whether there are deletions or mutations of the SMN1... Full Answer

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Who can get Bell's palsy?

Bell's palsy afflicts approximately 40,000 Americans each year. It affects men and women equally... Full Answer

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What is neuroacanthocytosis?

Neuroacanthocytosis refers to a group of genetic conditions characterized by movement disorders and... Full Answer

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What is myotonia?

Myotonia is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by slow relaxation of the muscles after... Full Answer

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How is schwannomatosis treated?

Currently, there is no accepted medical treatment or drug for schwannomatosis, but surgical... Full Answer

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How is colpocephaly treated?

There is no definitive treatment for colpocephaly. Anticonvulsant medications are often prescribed... Full Answer

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What is myotonia congenita?

Myotonia congenita is an inherited neuromuscular disorder characterized by the inability of muscles... Full Answer

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What is muscular dystrophy (MD)?

Muscular dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of more than 30 genetic diseases that cause progressive... Full Answer

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Who gets myasthenia gravis?

Myasthenia gravis occurs in all ethnic groups and both genders. It most commonly affects young... Full Answer

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