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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder that occurs when the tissues in your wrist get swollen or inflamed and…
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Thalassemia
Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that prevent your body from producing the amount of hemoglobin it…
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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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Hypercoagulation
Hypercoagulation is when your blood forms a clot when it shouldn’t. This clot can then travel through your body. This…
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Croup
Croup is caused by a respiratory virus and causes children, usually age 5 and younger, to have a barking…
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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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Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It is usually caused by a virus. RSV is…
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Hashimoto's Disease
Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disease that affects your thyroid gland.
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Malaria
Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite. The parasite is carried by one type of mosquito. Humans get…
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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…
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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a bleeding disorder. When you have ITP, your immune system destroys the platelets in your…
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Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is inflammation of the arteries in the arms, upper body, neck, hips,…
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme mood swings between happy and sad. People of all ages and…
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Hirsutism
Hirsutism causes women to have excess hair on their face or body. It can have different causes, including genetics and…
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H1N1 Influenza
H1N1 influenza is a viral infection. It’s not the same as seasonal flu (influenza). The first outbreak occurred in 2009…
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Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a serious virus that causes inflammation of the liver. It is spread from person to person through…
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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid. Your thyroid controls your metabolism, heart rate, muscles, bones, and other organs.
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C. diff (Clostridium difficile) Infection
A clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infection is a bacterial infection in your intestines.
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Concussion
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It occurs when you hit your head, neck, or body…
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Raynaud's Disease
Raynaud’s disease is a rare condition that narrows your blood vessels. It causes your fingers or toes to turn color…