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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease - Complications
Read about the potentially serious complications associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), including liver cysts, cardiovascular disease and brain aneurysms.
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Stroke
A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical condition that can happen when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.
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Hydrocephalus - Diagnosis
CT and MRI scans are often used to examine the brain in detail and help diagnose the condition.
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Intracranial hypertension
Intracranial hypertension is a build-up of pressure around the brain.
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Rett syndrome
Read about Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development and causes severe physical and mental disability from early childhood.
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Rheumatoid arthritis - Treatment
Treatment can help reduce inflammation in the joints, relieve pain and prevent or slow joint damage.
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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
Find out about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a type of brain condition that slowly gets worse over time and leads to dementia.
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Narcolepsy - Causes
In many cases, it's thought to be caused by a lack of the brain chemical hypocretin, also known as orexin, which regulates sleep.
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Meningitis
Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.
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Primary biliary cholangitis
Find out about primary biliary cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis), which is a type of long-term liver disease where the bile ducts in the liver become damaged.