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Chest Pain in Infants and Children
Chest pain isn’t just a problem for adults. It may occur in a child as well. Many of the causes…
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Breast Problems in Women
Breast lumps, pain, discharge or skin problems can be a sign of a minor problem or something more serious, so…
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Abdominal Pain (Stomach Pain), Short-term
Just about everyone has had a “stomachache” at one time or another. But sudden severe abdominal pain (stomach pain), also…
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Abdominal Pain (Stomach Pain), Long-term
Ongoing or recurrent abdominal pain (stomach pain), also called chronic pain, may be difficult to diagnose, causing frustration for both…
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Poisoning
Poison is any substance that is harmful to your body. You could breathe it in, swallow it, or absorb it…
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Medical Errors: Tips to Help Prevent Them
Medical errors are one of the nation’s leading causes of death and injury. Help prevent errors by becoming an active…
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Mallet Finger
Mallet finger is an injury to your fingertip that prevents you from straightening it. It is common in sports, especially…
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Leprosy
Leprosy is a chronic infection caused by bacteria. It can affect the skin, nerves of the hands and feet, eyes,…
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Intoeing
Most people’s feet point straight ahead or outward. Some people, however, have feet that point inward. This is called…
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Ingrown Toenails
An ingrown toenail occurs when the side or corner of the nail curls down and digs into the skin of…
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Heartburn
Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour taste in the throat and mouth. It…
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Genital Warts
Genital warts are small, flat, flesh-colored bumps or tiny, cauliflower-like bumps. They’re caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
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Flat Feet
Flat feet is a common condition in which one or both feet don’t have normal arches. This condition can happen…
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Fainting
Fainting happens when your brain does not get enough oxygen. You lose consciousness, or “pass out,” for a brief time…
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E. coli Infection
E. coli are germs that are found on food and in the environment. When ingested, E. coli cause severe cramps…
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Ear Infection
An ear infection is one of the most common conditions among children. It is caused by a viral or bacterial…
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Bedbugs
Bedbugs are oval-shaped, wingless parasites. They have 6 legs and are about 1/5 of an inch long. They are white…
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Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder in the U.S. It affects your red blood cells and hemoglobin. Most people…
