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Uncontrolled jerking, loss of consciousness, blank stares, or other symptoms caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

A compulsive, repetitive sound or movement that’s often difficult to control.

Grinding, clenching, or gnashing of the teeth.

A form of low blood pressure that happens when standing up from sitting or lying down.

A sudden, involuntary muscle jerk, shake, or spasm.

A sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause.

Kratom is promoted as an aid in overcoming withdrawal from opioid medications, but research suggests that it leads to more health problems than it solves.

Users claim kratom lifts mood and boosts energy, but there are many safety issues and questions about whether it works. Learn more before trying it.

A serious gum infection that damages gums and can destroy the jawbone.

An inherited condition in which nerve cells in the brain break down over time.

A disorder that causes swelling of the eye nerves and the spinal cord.

A genetic disorder that affects the body, mind, and behavior.

Inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs.

Inflammation of the brain, often due to infection.

A disorder in a child marked by defiant and disobedient behavior to authority figures.

Brain dysfunction caused by an outside force, usually a violent blow to the head.