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Diseases and Conditions

Find doctor-approved information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of common diseases and conditions.

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  • Pelvic Floor Disorders

    Pelvic floor disorders happen when the muscles in your pelvic floor weaken. It can cause constipation, painful urination and organ…

  • teddy bear sitting in an empty nursery

    Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

    Only 1% of women experience multiple miscarriages. They can be caused by health conditions including chromosome defects and uterus…

  • Small intestine in detail illustration. A Meckel’s diverticulum is a small pouch on the wall of the small intestine that can cause stomach pain, vomiting and blood in the stool.

    Meckel's Diverticulum

    Meckel’s diverticulum is a small pouch on the wall of the lower part of the small intestine that can cause…

  • A man scratches an itch on his wrist. Lichen planus is a rash that forms on your skin, genitalia, or in your mouth. It is marked by purple bumps that are flat and uneven in size.

    Lichen Planus

    Lichen planus is a type of rash that forms on your skin, on genitalia, or in your mouth.

  • Realistic illustration of cirrhosis of human liver

    Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension

    Cirrhosis and portal hypertension is a form of liver disease caused by alcoholism, poor diet, or infection.

  • Overweight female with fat folds under her bra clasp in the back

    Intertrigo

    Intertrigo is a rubbing of the skin in areas where the skin folds and becomes moist.

  • A woman puts on compression stockings. Edema is a swelling or puffiness of part of the body, usually the feet, ankles and legs. It sometimes occurs in the face and hands.

    Edema

    Edema is a swelling or puffiness of part of the body, usually the feet, ankles and legs. It sometimes occurs…

  • Illustration of human heart and electrocardiogram graph representing heartbeat. Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a rare genetic heart problem that causes muscle cells in your ventricle wall to die.

    Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)

    Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy is an uncommon genetic heart problem that causes muscle cells in your ventricle wall to…

  • Pruritus (Itchy Skin)

    Pruritus is a medical term for itchy skin that can be caused by a number of issues including dry skin,…

  • Person washing their hands in a sink

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that causes unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors.

  • A doctor checks the blood pressure of a pregnant woman. HELLP syndrome is a rare but serious pregnancy-related illness, similar to preeclampsia, another pregnancy condition.

    HELLP Syndrome

    HELLP Syndrome is a rare but serious pregnancy-related illness, similar to preeclampsia, another pregnancy condition.

  • Woman holds abdomen in pain. Dyspareunia is painful sex for women. Also, it causes pain during tampon use.

    Dyspareunia

    Dyspareunia is a medical term used to describe painful sex for women.

  • Corneal Abrasions

    A corneal abrasion is a cut or scratch on your cornea, the layer of protective tissue at the front of…

  • A young woman suffering from Meniere’s disease covers her ears and squeezes her eyes shut.

    Meniere’s Disease

    Meniere’s disease is an inner ear problem that can cause dizziness and ringing in the ears but is not contagious…

  • Doctor listens to young girl’s heartbeat

    Heart Murmurs

    A heart murmur is an abnormal noise between heartbeats. It can be a sign of a heart problem.

  • Man holding chest in pain

    Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

    Coronary artery disease occurs when blood vessels that carry blood to your heart get blocked with plaque.

  • illustration of human nervous system

    Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

    Complex regional pain syndrome is a chronic pain condition that often happens after an injury. It is believed to be…

  • Osteoporosis

    Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women.

  • Upset autistic little boy covering his ears and feeling distressed and overwhelmed by the loud noises in preschool

    Autism

    Autism is a developmental brain disorder affecting social, behavioral, and communication skills.

  • side-by-side diagrams of a healthy heart and one with heart failure

    Heart Failure

    Heart failure means your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should. It can be caused by different heart…

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