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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Sometimes an area of a blood vessel wall will get weak. It can start to swell like a balloon and…
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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Abnormal uterine bleeding is any heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus. In most women, abnormal uterine bleeding is caused…
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ACL Injury
An ACL injury is the overstretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament in your knee. It is a common…
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Acne
Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples to appear on the face…
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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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Addison’s Disease
Addison’s disease is a condition that affects your body’s adrenal glands. It interferes with your body’s ability to produce certain…
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ADHD in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support
ADHD is one of the most common developmental disorders of childhood, associated with inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity.
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Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, is the condition that occurs when inflammation in your shoulder eventually leads to difficulty moving…
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Adult ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behaviors that makes it difficult to pay attention at school, work, or…
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AIDS
AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a life-threatening condition caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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Alcohol Misuse
Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. This can harm your work, school, and…
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis occurs when the clear, thin membrane that covers your eyeball becomes swollen and irritated. It can cause itching…
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Allergic Rhinitis (Allergies)
Allergic rhinitis is the medical term for nasal allergies. These can seasonal or perennial and can be treated medications or…
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Alopecia Areata (AA)
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes you to lose small, round patches of hair on your head.
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Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that is most common in people over the age of 65. There is…
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Amblyopia is sometimes called “lazy eye.” If left untreated, it can affect a child’s vision permanently.
Amblyopia (lazy eye) develops in childhood when one eye doesn’t work properly with the brain. Left untreated, it can lead…
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Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is a medical term for when a woman does not have menstrual periods.
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Anal Fissure
An anal fissure is a small crack or tear in the thin, moist lining of the lower rectum. It’s a…
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Anal Fistulas
An anal fistula is an abnormal connection that forms between the anus and the skin outside of it. It usually…
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Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that needs immediate medical attention.