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Paralysis Muscle Function Loss

Chicago Paralysis Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers Paralysis is the loss of muscle function, which may also be accompanied by a sensory loss in the affected area.  Paralysis is most often caused by damage to the central nervous system, especially the spinal cord.  Other causes of paralysis include stroke, catastrophic accidents, botulism, spina bifida,[…]

Parkinsons Degenerative Neurological Disorder

Chicago Parkinson’s Disability Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological disorder caused by the death of dopamine-generating cells in the midbrain.  The most obvious early symptoms of the disease include motor function disabilities, such as shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement, and difficulties walking.  As the disease progresses, cognitive and behavioral[…]

Narcolepsy Neurological Disorder Sleep

Chicago Narcolepsy Disability Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that affects sleep patterns.  Individuals who suffer from narcolepsy may experience prolonged and excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks that can occur at any time or during any activity.  Narcolepsy typically begins between the ages of 15 and 25, but[…]

Herniated Disc Back Pain

Chicago Herniated Disc Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers Back pain and back injuries are incredibly common.  Many painful back conditions are caused by a herniated disc.  A herniated disc is when the discs that separate the bony parts of the spine become damaged and fail to act as shock absorbers between the spines.  A[…]

Hepatitis Liver Swelling Inflammation

Chicago Hepatitis Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers Hepatitis is the swelling or inflammation of the liver.  Hepatitis can be caused by a number of conditions, such as autoimmune conditions, viral infections, bacteria, parasites, liver damage, or medication overdoses.  Hepatitis is a serious condition that can substantially impact a person’s daily life and may prevent[…]

Hemodialysis Renal Kidney Failure

Chicago Hemodialysis Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers Hemodialysis is a medical procedure whereby waste products and other fluids are removed from a patient’s body when the kidneys no longer function due to renal failure.  Hemodialysis can be performed as an inpatient or outpatient therapy, with routine hemodialysis conducted in dialysis outpatient facilities.  Patients who[…]

Kidney Failure Transplant Lawyers

Chicago Kidney Transplant Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers If a person is experiencing kidney failure, a kidney transplant may be necessary.  Kidney failure may be caused by a variety of conditions, such as hypertension, glomerulonephritis, and diabetes.  Kidney failure, or renal failure, can vary in the extent to which it affects a person’s life. […]

Hip Replacement Attorneys Prosthetic

Chicago Hip Replacement Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers Hip replacement is an orthopedic surgical procedure whereby a damaged hip joint is replaced is a prosthetic hip joint.  The artificial hip consists of a ball that is made of either metal or ceramic, and a socket with a liner made of plastic, metal or ceramic. […]

Diabetes Social Security Attorneys

Chicago Diabetes Disability Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers Diabetes is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels caused by the body’s inability to regulate insulin production.  Type I diabetes, previously known as juvenile diabetes, is generally diagnosed in children and young adults.  Those with type I diabetes are unable to produce[…]

Fibromyalgia Attorneys Chronic Pain

Chicago Fibromyalgia Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that causes extreme pain for millions of people throughout the country.  Not only does fibromyalgia cause several muscle and joint paint, but is also causes balance and coordination difficulties, sleep disturbances, recurring migraines, irritable bowel problems, cognitive and memory difficulties, chronic[…]