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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name of a group of disorders that cause the intestines to become inflamed (red…
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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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Inhalant Use
Inhalant use is a form of substance use disorder that involves breathing in or sniffing household products on purpose to…
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Insect-borne Diseases
Insect-borne diseases can come from mosquitoes, sand flies, ticks, and fleas. They include Zika virus, Yellow Fever, and Lyme…
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Insomnia
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that happens when you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. It’s more common…
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Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance is a condition linked to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance means your body is unable to…
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Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder.
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Interstitial Nephritis
Interstitial nephritis is a kidney disorder that affects your kidneys’ ability to filter waste and extra fluid.
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Intertrigo
Intertrigo is a rubbing of the skin in areas where the skin folds and becomes moist.
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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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Intussusception
Description: Intussusception is a serious problem with the intestine that prevents the passage of food through the intestine.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. It describes a group of symptoms that affect your large intestine…
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Jock Itch
Jock itch is a contagious fungal skin infection that usually appears around the groin in men.
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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis can cause joint pain and swelling in children younger than 16. Its symptoms can be intermittent or…
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Keloids (Raised Scars)
Keloids are a type of raised scar. They occur where the skin has healed after an injury and can grow…
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Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a harmless skin condition that causes small bumps to appear on the skin. They can appear anywhere…
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Kidney Cysts
Kidney cysts are sacs filled with fluid that form in the kidneys. These small, oval or round sacs are almost…
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Kidney Infection Symptoms and Treatment
A kidney infection results when bacteria get into one or both of your kidneys.
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Kidney Stones
Your body removes waste through urine that’s made in your kidneys. When waste doesn’t properly leave your kidneys, it can…
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Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is a condition that affects a part of the inner ear called the labyrinth. When it is swollen, you…