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Bursitis of the hip is the swelling of the bursae, fluid-filled sacs that cushion tendons, ligaments, and muscles. It can… of the hip Rheumatoid arthritis Gout Pseudogout Injury of the hip Infection with bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus (or a staph infection) Diabetes Spine problems,…

Paraphimosis is a serious condition that happens when the foreskin gets stuck behind the head of the penis and can’t… from vigorous sex, a piercing, scarring from repeated infection, or an insect or spider bite. A circumcision that wasn’t done correctly. Diabetes, which can cause…

Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect… be tied to an immune system disease, cancer treatments, or a genetic syndrome. Diseases and disorders, including endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune diseases (when your body attacks itself), lupus,…

Learn about the symptoms of and treatments for colds and the flu… up Irritability Seizures Symptoms that improve and then return with a fever or worse cough Worsening of chronic medical conditions (such as diabetes or heart disease) Vomiting or stomach pain Serious symptoms in…

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of sexual dysfunction disorders… What is sexual dysfunction in men and women? When you have problems with sex, doctors call it “sexual dysfunction.” It happens in both men and women. Sexual problems become more common in men…

Angina is a heart condition that causes chest pain or pressure… What is angina? Angina is a heart condition that causes chest pain or pressure. However, not all chest pain and pressure is heart-related. There are three types of angina: Stable angina. This is…

Heart failure means your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should. It can be caused by different heart… What is heart failure? The term “heart failure” sounds scary. But it simply means your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should…

Metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease is formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It is a a buildup of fat in… What is metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease (MASLD)? Metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, is a buildup of fat in…

Meconium aspiration syndrome affects newborns who inhale their stool and/or amniotic fluid before, during, or after labor and delivery… What is meconium aspiration syndrome? Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) happens when a newborn inhales meconium (the baby’s first stool) and/or amniotic fluid (the fluid that…

Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes problems when you eat foods with gluten, such as wheat, rye and… What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes problems in your small intestine. You experience the problems when you eat foods that…

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a problem with blood flow in the arteries, especially those in the legs. Claudication is… What is peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and claudication? Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a problem with blood flow in the arteries, especially those in the…

Paronychia is a skin infection around the fingernails or toenails. It usually isn’t serious and can be treated at… What is paronychia? Paronychia is a skin infection around the fingernails or toenails. It usually affects the skin at the base (cuticle) or up the sides of…

Only 1% of women experience multiple miscarriages. They can be caused by health conditions including chromosome defects and uterus… What is recurrent pregnancy loss? Recurrent pregnancy loss is when you have 2 or more pregnancy losses, or miscarriages. Miscarriage is when your pregnancy ends…

Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon or the rectum that can be detected through early, regular screenings… What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer starts in the tissue of the colon or the rectum (the largest part of the intestine located near the anus)…