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Poison ivy is a type of toxic plant. It is common in most parts of the United States. Poison ivy…

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and swelling in your heel.

Pigmented villonodular synovitis is a joint problem that usually affects the hip or knee. It also can occur in the…

Menopause is when a person’s menstrual periods permanently end. It happens because, as a person ages, their ovaries make fewer…

Mallet finger is an injury to your fingertip that prevents you from straightening it. It is common in sports, especially…

Leprosy is a chronic infection caused by bacteria. It can affect the skin, nerves of the hands and feet, eyes,…

Most people’s feet point straight ahead or outward. Some people, however, have feet that point inward. This is called…

An ingrown toenail occurs when the side or corner of the nail curls down and digs into the skin of…

Hypothermia is a medical condition. It occurs when you are exposed to bitter cold for a long time. It is…

Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour taste in the throat and mouth. It…

Gout is a common type of arthritis. It is marked by swelling and pain in your joints. It most often…

Genital warts are small, flat, flesh-colored bumps or tiny, cauliflower-like bumps. They’re caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Flat feet is a common condition in which one or both feet don’t have normal arches. This condition can happen…

Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements. This leads to stool (feces) leaking from the rectum at unexpected…

Fainting happens when your brain does not get enough oxygen. You lose consciousness, or “pass out,” for a brief time…

E. coli are germs that are found on food and in the environment. When ingested, E. coli cause severe cramps…