Search results for muscle
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Muscular dystrophy
The muscular dystrophies (MD) are a group of inherited genetic conditions that gradually cause the muscles to weaken, leading to an increasing level of disability.
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Motor neurone disease
Read about motor neurone disease (MND), a rare condition where parts of the nervous system become damaged. This causes increasing weakness, and in many cases, muscle wasting.
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Leg cramps
Find out about leg cramps, a common condition where the muscles in the leg suddenly become tight and painful.
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Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome
Find out about Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, a rare condition affecting the nerves that causes muscle weakness and other symptoms.
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Inguinal hernia repair
A hernia happens when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.
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Hernia
Read about hernias, which occur when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.
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Hereditary spastic paraplegia
Find out about hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), a rare group of inherited disorders that often cause weakness and stiffness in the leg muscles, which gradually gets worse over time.
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Hereditary neuropathy with pressure palsies (HNPP)
Read about hereditary neuropathy with pressure palsies (HNPP), an inherited nerve disorder that typically causes numbness, tingling and muscle weakness.
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Dystonia
Dystonia is the name for uncontrolled and sometimes painful muscle movements (spasms). Find out about the main symptoms, types and treatments.
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Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)
Find out more about dysarthria, which is where you have difficulty speaking because the muscles used for speech are weak.