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Sleep paralysis

Sleep paralysis is temporary loss of muscle control just after falling asleep or before waking up. Find out about its causes, symptoms and treatments.

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Botulism

Botulism is a rare, potentially fatal illness causing paralysis, vision, swallowing and breathing problems. Botulism needs urgent hospital treatment.

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Guillain-Barre syndrome

Guillain-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disease causing weakness, numbness or paralysis. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

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Motor neurone disease (MND)

Motor neurone disease is a condition that causes weakness in the muscles, leading eventually to paralysis. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis.

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Polio (poliomyelitis)

Polio is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause paralysis and death. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and how vaccines prevent polio.

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Bell’s palsy

Bell's palsy is a sudden weakness or paralysis of muscles on one side of your face. Find out about treatment and recovery from Bell’s palsy.

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Tick bites

Tick bites can cause allergies and transmit infections. Learn how you can avoid tick bites and what to do if you are bitten by a tick.

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Facial droop

Facial droop can cause your face to look asymmetrical (uneven). Moving your facial muscles may be difficult. Call 000 if you have a facial droop.

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Peripheral vascular disease

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) narrows blood vessels, often in legs, causing pain, numbness and ulcers. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial.

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Spinal cord injuries

A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that can make you lose feeling, movement, or both. Learn about causes and effects.

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