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  • red and white blood cells traveling through a vein in the human body

    Blood Poisoning (Sepsis)

    Blood poisoning happens when an infection enters your bloodstream and your body reacts to the infection.

  • Little girl sitting in mother’s lap at doctor’s office

    Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

    Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental illness in which a caregiver acts as though the person under their care…

  • Over-the-counter antacids falling out of the bottle on a table

    Antacids and Acid Reducers: OTC Relief for Heartburn and Acid Reflux

    There are 3 types of over-the-counter medicines that treat heartburn and acid reflux: antacids, H2 blockers and proton pump…

  • Young, overweight woman eating a healthy meal and writing in a food journal.

    Food and Activity Journal

    Tracking your daily food and exercise with a journal can help you maintain a healthy life.

  • Warts are small skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus. Your doctor can recommend the best wart removal method for you.

    Warts and Wart Removal

    Warts are small skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus. You can develop warts on your face, hands, feet, and…

  • Photo of a new diaper from the top angle looking in

    Urinary Incontinence

    Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. This means that you can’t always control when you urinate.

  • A man suffering from an ulcer clutches his abdomen in pain. An ulcer is a sore on the lining of your stomach or small intestine. Ulcer symptoms include stomach pain, bloating and feeling full fast.

    Ulcers - Stomach Ulcer Symptoms

    Ulcers are sores on the lining of your stomach or small intestine.

  • Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women

    Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of sexual dysfunction disorders.

  • Pruritus (Itchy Skin)

    Pruritus is a medical term for itchy skin that can be caused by a number of issues including dry skin,…

  • Piriformis Syndrome

    Piriformis syndrome is a condition that causes pain or numbness in your buttocks, hip, or upper leg when the piriformis…

  • doctor checking lymph nodes of a patient

    Mononucleosis

    Mononucleosis is a contagious illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The virus can be found in saliva, mucus, and other…

  • Woman with headache in front of blurry surroundings

    Migraines

    A migraine is usually an intense pounding headache that can last for hours or even days.

  • A laboratory rack with several tubes of urine ready for analysis

    Microscopic Hematuria

    Microscopic hematuria is the presence of red blood cells in your urine.

  • A sick woman with acute bronchitis coughs at her desk. Acute bronchitis is a contagious viral infection that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes (the airways that carry air into your lungs).

    Acute Bronchitis

    Acute bronchitis is a contagious viral infection that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes (the airways that carry air into…

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  • Diseases and Conditions

    Find doctor-approved information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of common diseases and conditions.

  • Preschool boy plays on a tire swing, leaning back as far as he can. Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information (stimuli).

    Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

    Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information (stimuli).

  • doctor speaking to couple sitting at desk

    Evaluating and Treating Infertility

    For couples experiencing infertility, it’s important to evaluate and treat the cause of the problem.