Diseases and Conditions

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  • mother holds and kisses her newborn baby

    Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula

    Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula are 2 disorders of the digestive system affecting babies.

  • . Closeup of the broken cigarette on female hand.

    Tobacco Addiction

    Smoking or chewing tobacco is very dangerous for your health, but there are many resources available to help you…

  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

    Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate. This condition is associated with aging and mimics…

  • A man sits on an exam table in a doctor’s office. Testicular torsion is an emergency that happens when a man’s testicles rotate and the spermatic cord becomes twisted. It can occur at any age.

    Testicular Torsion

    Testicular torsion happens when a man’s testicles rotate and the spermatic cord becomes twisted. This can happen at any…

  • gloved hands holding a ketone test strip for a urine analysis

    Diabetic Ketoacidosis

    Diabetic Ketoacidosis is a serious condition related to diabetes and fatal if not properly treated.

  • Nurse holding newborn

    Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)

    Meconium aspiration syndrome affects newborns who inhale their stool and/or amniotic fluid before, during, or after labor and delivery.

  • diagram showing interrupted airflow during sleep

    Sleep Apnea

    Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that can cause you to stop breathing multiple times while you sleep.

  • Bottle of HPV vaccine sitting next to syringe

    Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

    HPV is a common sexually transmitted virus.

  • boy leaning over table and looking off into distance

    Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    ADHD is a group of behaviors that can make it difficult to focus at school, work or home.

  • a young athletic woman grips her neck and shoulder and grimaces in pain

    Burners

    Burners are minor nerve injuries that occur between your neck and are common in people who play contact sports.

  • Lyme Disease

    Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by a tick bite.

  • Henoch-Schönlein Purpura

    Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a rare disease that irritates and inflames the blood vessels in your skin.

  • doctor listens to a baby’s heart with a stethoscope

    Congenital Heart Disease

    Congenital heart disease is a heart problem that some people are born with and can include a hole in the…

  • Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes problems when you eat foods with gluten, such as wheat, rye and barley.

    Celiac Disease

    Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes problems when you eat foods with gluten, such as wheat, rye and…

  • Bacterial Endocarditis

    Bacterial endocarditis is an infection in the valves and inner lining of your heart.

  • American soldier in uniform, who suffers from PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

    Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder caused by a traumatic event or series of events.

  • A senior man experiences bloating and reflux from indigestion.

    Reflux/Acid Reflux (GERD)

    Acid reflux occurs when acid from your stomach backs up into your throat. It can be caused by many factors…

  • A varicose vein is visible on the side of a woman’s knee

    Varicose Veins

    Varicose veins are veins that swell above the surface of the skin. They can be treated with compression stockings, surgery…

  • Middle-aged woman drinks a glass of water in the living room. Diabetes insipidus is a hormone disorder that causes extreme thirst and increased urination. It can be treated with medication.

    Diabetes Insipidus

    Diabetes insipidus is a hormone disorder that causes extreme thirst and increased urination. There is no cure, but it can…

  • Male doctor and testicular cancer patient are discussing about testicular cancer test report.

    Testicular Cancer

    Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in young and middle-aged white men, but it can be treated…