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Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Is MS Diagnosed? Types of MS Other Types of MS Facts About MS Progression Frequently Asked Questions Multiple sclerosis(MS) is an unpredictable disease that comes in several distinct forms. The four main types of multiple sclerosis are clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), secondary progressive MS (SPMS), and primary progressive MS (PPMS). Other classifications exist as well for rarer forms of the disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSensory NeuronsMotor NeuronsInterneuronsNeuronal AnatomyNeuronal Repair and Replacement Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Sensory Neurons Motor Neurons Interneurons Neuronal Anatomy Neuronal Repair and Replacement This article covers the different types of neurons in the body and how they help us function. zf L / Getty Images Types of Neurons There are many different types of neurons, and they all have special functions in thebrain,spinal cord, and muscles that control our body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChronic PainAlternatives to OpioidsChronic Pain and Mental HealthLiving With PainFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Chronic Pain Alternatives to Opioids Chronic Pain and Mental Health Living With Pain Frequently Asked Questions Opioidsare a type of pain-reliever made from the opium poppy plant that prevent pain signals from reaching the brain. They are frequently prescribed forchronic pain. While they are effective, these drugs are highly addictive....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Opioids?TypesNon-Opioid AlternativesSide EffectsRisksTypes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Opioids? Types Non-Opioid Alternatives Side Effects Risks Opioidshave long been used to treat severe pain, though their use in the management of chronic pain remains somewhat controversial. Some people can tolerate opioids for years without any adverse effects, while others may become physically dependent or even develop a tolerance with regular use....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIdiopathic Parkinson’s DiseaseEarly-Onset Parkinson’sFamilial Parkinson’sSecondary ParkinsonismAtypical ParkinsonismAssociated ConditionsFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Parkinson’s Disease GuideWhat Are the Stages of Parkinson’s Disease? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease Early-Onset Parkinson’s Familial Parkinson’s Secondary Parkinsonism Atypical Parkinsonism Associated Conditions Frequently Asked Questions Next in Parkinson’s Disease Guide This article will review the different types of Parkinson’s disease, including the causes of secondary parkinsonism and atypical parkinsonism....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhiteheads and BlackheadsPapulesPustulesNodulesCystsCausesTreatmentPreventing PimplesWhen to See a Dermatologist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Whiteheads and Blackheads Papules Pustules Nodules Cysts Causes Treatment Preventing Pimples When to See a Dermatologist Different types of pimples can have various appearances, causes, and treatments. Common types of inflamed pimples includepapules,pustules,nodules,cysts,blackheads, andwhiteheads. You’re most likely to get pimples in areas with a lot of oil glands, which include your face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsViralBacterialWalkingFungalAspiration and Chemical Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Viral Bacterial Walking Fungal Aspiration and Chemical Pneumoniais a type of lung infection that causes the air sacs in the lungs to fill with liquid. When people discuss types of pneumonia, they also consider how severe the infection is. For example, walking pneumonia is a nonmedical term that’s used to refer to a mild case of pneumonia where the person can still be up and walking around....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffectsGenerationsCombination PillsProgestin-Only Pills Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects Generations Combination Pills Progestin-Only Pills Progestin is used incombination(estrogen plus progestin) and progestin-only birth control pills. Birth control pills are commonly used to prevent pregnancy, but they may also be prescribed for other conditions such as irregular periods and endometriosis. This article looks at the brand and generic names for progestin and what these progestins do in your body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsPsychotic DisordersOther Psychiatric CausesMedical CausesDrug CausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Psychotic Disorders Other Psychiatric Causes Medical Causes Drug Causes Diagnosis Treatment Approximately three of every 100 people will experience an episode ofpsychosisin their lifetime.Psychosis is not a condition on its own, but rather a symptom of a psychiatric or medical condition. Symptoms of Psychosis Psychosis is the distortion of reality in which you have difficulty knowing what is real and what is not....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCopingCaregiver SupportOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Caregiver Support Outlook Psychotic disorders are severe mental health disorders that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions. Persons with a psychotic disorder often lose touch with reality and may experience symptoms like delusions and hallucinations.There are several different types of psychotic disorders, and they each have diagnostic criteria described in the fifth edition of the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (DSM-5)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksTypes of RadiationFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Types of Radiation Frequently Asked Questions Radiation therapy, also known as radiotherapy, is one of the treatment tools that can be used to treat breast cancer. It involves the use of ionizing radiation to kill cancer cells. It can also be used inpalliative careto improve comfort and quality of life for incurable cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiabetic RetinopathyRetinopathy of PrematurityHypertensive RetinopathyCentral Serous RetinopathyFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diabetic Retinopathy Retinopathy of Prematurity Hypertensive Retinopathy Central Serous Retinopathy Frequently Asked Questions If the retina is not functioning as it should, you may be told that you haveretinopathy. This is an umbrella term that encompasses a variety of conditions that may lead to retina-related vision loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSeropositiveSeronegativeSymptomsTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Seropositive Seronegative Symptoms Treatments There are two main types ofrheumatoid arthritis(RA) that affect adults:seropositiveandseronegative. Knowing your RA type can help guide your expectations in terms of treatment. Seropositive RA is usually more aggressive and can lead to long-term effects like joint damage. However, both types of RA require treatment. Your healthcare provider will design a plan that may include medication and lifestyle changes to help manage your symptoms....