American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain, whether caused by a specific injury or not, can be treated with active rest and range-of-motion exercises as…
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Shoulder Problems
Shoulder injuries, arthritis and inflammation in and around joints are common problems in adults, often causing severe pain, discomfort and…
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Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sick sinus syndrome is the name for several conditions in which your heart doesn’t work the correct way. Your heart…
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Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic red blood cell disorder.
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Signs of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Any sexual activity involving a child is sexual abuse and has long-term effects. Learn how to recognize signs of abuse…
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Silent Heart Attacks
A silent heart attack is a heart attack without traditional symptoms. Nearly half of all heart attacks are silent heart…
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Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
A sinus infection is a condition where the lining of your sinuses becomes inflamed. It can be caused by bacteria…
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Sjögren’s Syndrome
Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes dry mouth and dry eyes. It can also cause dryness in other…
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Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and highly preventable with regular screening.
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Skin Rashes & Other Skin Problems
Skin rashes cause a noticeable texture or color change. Use our trusted symptom checker to find a possible diagnosis by…
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Skin tags
Skin tags are non-cancerous skin growths that feel like a hanging mole. They are more common with age.
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Sleep and Pregnancy: Tips for Better Rest
A good night’s sleep is even more important when you’re pregnant, but hard to come by. Follow these tips for…
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that can cause you to stop breathing multiple times while you sleep.
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Sleep Changes in Older Adults
As you age, you may have changes in your sleep patterns. Hormones, lifestyle habits, and certain conditions and medicines can…
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Sleepwalking
Learn about the causes of and ways to deal with sleepwalking.
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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a hip problem that occurs in children when the end of the thigh bone slips…
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Small Vessel Disease
Small vessel disease is a narrowing in the tiny arteries in your heart. It also is called coronary microvascular disease…
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Smallpox Vaccine
A case of smallpox hasn’t been seen since 1977, but it was once a serious virus. Symptoms included a rash,…
