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Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a kind of cancer in the bone marrow. It is caused when your body makes too many…
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Latex Allergy
Natural rubber latex comes from a liquid in tropical rubber trees. The protein in this rubber can cause an allergic…
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Hernia
A hernia is a tear in your muscle or tissue that allows part of your insides to bulge out. Sometimes…
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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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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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Hammer Toe
When a person has hammer toe, the end of their toe bends downward and the middle joint curls up. Over…
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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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Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic condition where babies are unable to break down an amino acid. This can lead…
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Pinworm Infection
Pinworm infection is an intestinal infection caused by small, white worms. Anyone can get it, but it’s most common in…
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain is a knee condition. It’s most common in people who participate in high-impact activities that include jumping and…
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Heat Rash
Heat rash is a skin irritation that stings and makes your skin red. It is also called miliaria or prickly…
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Cervical Dystonia
Cervical dystonia is a neurological disorder that causes your neck muscles to contract involuntarily. This can make your head lean…
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Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury is any sudden injury to your brain. It could be from a bump, blow, or jolt…
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Nosebleeds
A nosebleed is blood loss from the tissue that lines your nose. It most often occurs in only one nostril,…
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of female reproductive organs. It can make it hard to get pregnant and cause…
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High-Altitude Illness
High-altitude illness can occur when you travel to altitudes higher than 8,000 feet. It happens when your body doesn’t get…
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Infant Jaundice
Infant jaundice is common. It can make your baby’s skin, eyes, and mouth turn yellow. While it may look odd,…
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Blepharospasm
Blepharospasm is a rare condition that causes your eyelid to blink or twitch. You can’t control it. It’s caused by…
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Cat-Scratch Disease (Cat-Scratch Fever)
Cat-scratch disease is an infection you can get after a cat scratches, bites, or licks you. It is caused by…
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Barrett’s Esophagus
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition that affects your esophagus. It happens when acid from your stomach goes back up into…
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