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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a rare genetic disorder that affects your adrenal glands… make it more difficult to get pregnant? Are there any long-term health problems associated with CAH? Can you recommend a support group for people who have CAH? Resources National Adrenal Diseases…

Food poisoning is a primarily intestinal illness that occurs when you eat or drink something that contains harmful bacteria, viruses,… poisoning. Can food poisoning be prevented or avoided? The best way to prevent food poisoning is to always know what you are eating. The best…

Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder that can result from multiple causes… can cause dysphagia: Poor eating habits.Eating too fast or taking large bites can cause dysphagia. It can also be caused by eating while lying down or not drinking enough water while eating. You may…

Exercise-induced urticaria is a condition that produces hives and other allergic symptoms… the hives do not go away 5 to 10 minutes after exercise. The doctor will look at your symptoms and review your health history. They may order a skin-prick test to check for…

Canker sores are small, thin sores in your mouth. You might get them on the inside of your lips or… contagious. Canker sore diagnosis Your doctor will look at your sores and review your symptoms. He or she may ask about your health history or…

Teeth grinding is also known as bruxism. About 20% or 30% of children clench their teeth but usually stop as… What is bruxism? Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is the conscious or unconscious grinding or clenching of teeth. It happens most often in children. About…

Morning sickness refers to the nausea and vomiting that some people have when they become pregnant. Morning sickness is very… What is morning sickness? Morning sickness refers to the nausea and vomiting that some people have when they become pregnant. Morning sickness is very common…

H1N1 influenza is a viral infection. It’s not the same as seasonal flu (influenza). The first outbreak occurred in 2009… What is H1N1 influenza? H1N1 influenza is a viral infection. It’s not the same as seasonal flu (influenza). The first outbreak occurred in 2009 and infected…

Fibroids are benign growths (not cancer) in the muscular wall of the uterus… What are uterine fibroids? Fibroids are benign growths (not cancer) in the muscular wall of the uterus. These growths can be very tiny or as large as a cantaloupe. Fibroids are…

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is marked by pain and discomfort in the mouth, lips, and/or tongue. Find treatment and tips… What is burning mouth syndrome? Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in your mouth, lips, or tongue. The…

Otitis media with effusion means there is fluid in the middle ear. It is common in young children and usually… Overview What is otitis media with effusion? Otitis media is a generic term that refers to an inflammation of the middle ear. The middle ear is the space…

Information for parents about vomiting and diarrhea in children from the American Academy of Family Physicians… What is vomiting and diarrhea? Vomiting (throwing up) and diarrhea (watery bowel movements) are common symptoms of gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is the inflammation and irritation of the stomach and…

Diabetic Ketoacidosis is a serious condition related to diabetes and fatal if not properly treated… What is diabetic ketoacidosis? Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) happens when your blood sugar is higher than normal and your insulin level is lower than normal. This imbalance in the body…

Pinworm infection is an intestinal infection caused by small, white worms. Anyone can get it, but it’s most common in… What is pinworm infection? Pinworm infection is an intestinal infection caused by small, white worms. Anyone can get it, but it’s most common in…