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Peripheral neuropathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Motor nerves that control muscle movement. Autonomic nerves that control functions such as blood pressure, sweating, heart rate, digestion and bladder function. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy …
Serotonin syndrome - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Sep 12, 2024 · Serotonin syndrome is a serious drug reaction. It is caused by medications that build up high levels of serotonin in the body. Serotonin is a chemical that the body produces naturally. It's …
Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic
Jul 21, 2025 · Very rarely, statins can cause life-threatening muscle damage called rhabdomyolysis (rab-doe-my-OL-ih-sis). Rhabdomyolysis can cause extreme muscle pain, liver damage, kidney failure, …
Hashimoto's disease - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Apr 30, 2025 · Hashimoto's disease progresses slowly over the years. You may not notice signs or symptoms of the disease. Eventually, the decline in thyroid hormone production can result in any of …
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) - Symptoms and causes
Dec 10, 2022 · Overview Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. This condition also is called underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable …
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - Symptoms and causes
Mar 17, 2026 · Overview Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a-my-o-TROE-fik LAT-ur-ul skluh-ROE-sis) is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Also known as ALS, the …
Irritable bowel syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Oct 11, 2024 · Overview Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include cramping, belly pain, bloating, …
Myasthenia gravis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aug 22, 2025 · This causes muscle weakness. Myasthenia gravis also may happen if antibodies block proteins such as muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase, also called MuSK, or lipoprotein-related …
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
Jan 17, 2026 · Overview Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, also called ME/CFS, is a complicated condition. It causes extreme fatigue that lasts for at least six months. Symptoms worsen …