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Myasthenia Gravis for Parents
Myasthenia gravis (or myasthenia) happens when voluntary muscles get weaker. Treatments can help symptoms.
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A to Z: Myasthenia Gravis (MG) for Parents
Learn about myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease that causes weakness in the voluntary muscles.
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Bell's Palsy for Parents
Bell's palsy is a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. Though it can be alarming, it typically goes away in a matter of weeks.
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Polio for Parents
Polio is a contagious disease that can be prevented with vaccination.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) for Parents
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a condition that causes muscle weakness and atrophy. There's no cure, but therapy and other treatments can help most people who have SMA.
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Muscular Dystrophy for Parents
Muscular dystrophy is a disorder that weakens a person's muscles over time. People who have the disease can gradually lose the ability to do everyday tasks.
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) for Parents
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a neurological disorder that causes muscle weakness and numbness, most often in the arms and legs.
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome for Parents
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare medical condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. Luckily, most people who get GBS recover.
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Pompe Disease for Parents
Pompe disease is a rare genetic condition that makes muscles get weaker over time.
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A to Z: Polymyositis for Parents
Polymyositis is an uncommon disease that causes muscle weakness, pain, and inflammation. It usually affects adults.