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shingles

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viral disease caused by herpes zoster virus. symptoms: pain in the peripheral nerves and blisters on the skin

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pyrogenic meningitis (bacterial meningitis)

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caused by bacteria. symptoms: fever, headache, and stiff neck.

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neuritis

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inflammation of nerves

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myelitis

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inflammation of spinal cord

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encephalitis

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inflammation of brain

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cerebellitis

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inflammation of cerebellum

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gangliitis

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inflammation of ganglion

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radiculitis

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inflammation of spinal nerve roots

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sciatica

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specific nerve inflammation. causes pain in area served by nerve. Common cause of lower back and leg pain .

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thrombus

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stationary blood clot

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occlusion

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blockage of a blood vessel

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transient ischemic attacks (TIA)

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as blockage grows, may experience milder symptoms before a major stroke. Short incidents known as…May cause brief disorientation and speech and motor difficulty or be symptomless

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hemorrhagic

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blood escaping from a damaged cerebral artery. May be caused by sudden trauma or aneurysm

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aneurysm

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bursting of the wall of an artery after abnormal widening or weakening

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somnolence

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extreme sleepiness

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syncope

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fainting

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narcolepsy

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uncontrollable, sudden lapses into deep sleep