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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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  • Tennis elbow - tear in the common extensor tendon of the arm

    Tennis Elbow

    Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a common condition that occurs when the outer tendons of the elbow swell or…

  • close-up of a person’s cheek with small patches of melasma

    Melasma

    Melasma is a common skin condition that causes brown patches to appear on the skin, usually on the face.

  • Baby feet on white background with blue blanket

    Rickets

    Rickets is a rare disorder that affects children’s bones, causing them to soften and break easily.

  • Photo of a new diaper from the top angle looking in

    Urinary Incontinence

    Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. This means that you can’t always control when you urinate.

  • An illustration of lung shapes drawn in different colors

    Shortness of Breath

    Shortness of breath is the feeling that you cannot get enough air into your lungs. It can be a symptom…

  • doctor examining the ear of a young smiling girl

    Otitis Media (with Effusion)

    Otitis media with effusion means there is fluid in the middle ear. It is common in young children and usually…

  • Lung Illustration

    Sarcoidosis

    Sarcoidosis is a disease in which immune cells form small lumps, called granulomas, in your organs, often in the…

  • Anxious young business man looking away

    Social Phobia

    Social phobia is an irrational fear of being judged by others during social situations.

  • Bottle of white pills spilled out onto a table

    Reye Syndrome

    Reye syndrome is a rare but serious illness that can be harmful to the brain and liver. It often occurs…

  • close-up of doctors hands checking man’s moles

    Skin tags

    Skin tags are non-cancerous skin growths that feel like a hanging mole. They are common with age.

  • Tapeworm in human intestine

    Echinococcosis

    Echinococcosis is a parasitic infection that is spread from animals to humans. The disease causes cysts and can be…

  • Image showing normal kidney and one with diabetic nephropathy

    Diabetic Nephropathy

    High levels of sugar in the blood can damage tiny blood vessels in your kidneys. This can cause kidney disease,…

  • sad-looking woman in a coat and scarf stands under an umbrella in the rain

    Seasonal Affective Disorder

    Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by the seasons. It is likely related to the loss…

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