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Muscle disorders can be caused by injury, infection, inflammation or an inherited condition like muscular dystrophy, which weakens muscles.


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What is rhabdomyolysis?

Neuromyelitis optica

Myasthenia gravis

Hereditary spastic paraplegia

Guillain-Barré syndrome

Motor Neurone Disease

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Bell's palsy

Dystonia

Paralysis

Myositis (polymyositis and dermatomyositis) 

Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS)

Essential tremor

Twitching Eyes And Muscles

Motor neurone disease

Spore-forming bacteria Clostridium that causes botulism

Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can cause an infection if they enter the body. Bacterial infections can affect all parts of the body, including the heart, brain, skin and teeth. They're usually treated with antibiotics.


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Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can cause an infection if they enter the body. Bacterial infections can affect all parts of the body, including the heart, brain, skin and teeth. They're usually treated with antibiotics.

Botulism

Inherited and genetic conditions are caused by your genes. Some are passed to you by your parents, while others are caused by random gene changes that happen before you're born. They include sickle cell anaemia and Down syndrome.


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Spinal muscular atrophy

Muscular dystrophy

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Abortion explained – types of abortion, risks and recovery 

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Natural family planning – how does it work and is it right for me?

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Urinary tract infections (UTI) in women – how to treat them

There are many reasons why you might want to try using natural birth control methods. Find out how to follow them properly and how effective they are.

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Natural birth control methods – which is best for me?

Find out how to arrange an abortion near where you live or via telemedicine, (where legally allowed) and what types are available at different stages of your pregnancy, as well as the costs.

How to get an abortion in the US and what the new laws say

Vaginal cancer – spot the signs you need to see a doctor. Plus understand your risk, causes, prevention, and effective treatments.

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Vaginal cancer - the signs, causes and how to prevent it 

Sort out lumps on your vagina with our expert guide – from cysts to , Fordyce spots to prolapse and more… 


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Lump on vagina: what it might be and how to deal with it

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How to get an abortion in  the UK

Swollen, sore, itchy vaginal opening? This guide to vaginitis symptoms and treatment will help you feel comfortable again.

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Vaginitis – what is the cause and how to treat it

What does a healthy vagina look like? Discover ways to keep your vagina healthy and how to spot problems including dryness, discharge and infections.

Muscle disorders