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Bullous pemphigoid
Learn about the symptoms, treatment and self-care strategies for this blistery skin condition that affects older adults.
Wet macular degeneration
Blurred vision or blind spots could be a sign of this chronic eye disorder. Recognizing the warning signs could save your vision.
Lewy body dementia
This common dementia is caused by a buildup of proteins in the brain. It affects thinking, memory and movement.
Peripheral neuropathy
Learn what may cause the prickling, tingling or numb sensations of nerve damage and how to prevent and treat this painful disorder.
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
When bone marrow produces an unusual protein in the blood, it can sometimes lead to certain types of blood cancer.
Coma
Learn what can cause this state of prolonged loss of consciousness. While a coma rarely lasts longer than a few weeks, some people never wake from one.
Delirium
Learn what may cause this change in mental abilities. Symptoms develop fast and include confusion and being unaware of surroundings.
Dysarthria
This condition affects muscles used for speaking. Speech therapy and treating the underlying cause may improve speech.
Giant cell arteritis
Head pain and tenderness are the most common symptoms of giant cell arteritis, an inflammation of the lining of your arteries.
Myxofibrosarcoma
Learn about this connective tissue cancer that often starts in the arms and legs. MFS treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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