Brain & Nervous System: Causes & Risks
Meningitis - Cause
12/24/08, HealthwiseMeningitis is a disease that can be passed from person to person (contagious). It is caused most often by viruses or bacteria that infect the tissues (meninges) and sometimes the fluid (cerebral spinal fluid, or CSF) that surround the bra
Meningitis - What Happens
12/24/08, HealthwiseThe course of meningitis often depends on your age, general health, and the organism causing the infection. The illness can range from mild to severe.
Meningitis - What Increases Your Risk
12/24/08, HealthwiseFactors that may increase the risk for meningitis include:
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Cause
10/29/08, HealthwiseCarpal tunnel syndrome occurs when a combination of health conditions and activities puts pressure on the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in your wrist. This pressure leads to tingling, numbness, pain, and/or weakn
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - What Increases Your Risk
10/29/08, HealthwiseCarpal tunnel syndrome can result from any combination of health conditions and physical activities that increase pressure on the median nerve as it passes through the wrist. Risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome include:
Pineal Cysts, Symptomatic
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11/05/99, HealthwiseCerebral Palsy - Cause
10/14/08, HealthwiseCerebral palsy (CP) is a result of injury to or abnormal development of the brain. In many cases, the exact cause of CP is not known. The damage or abnormality may occur during pregnancy, birth, or within the first 2 to 3 years of life.
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