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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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  • Best and worst positions for your baby to help prevent hip dysplasia

    Hip Problems in Infants

    A hip problem in an infant is known as developmental dysplasia of the hip. It can lead to dislocation of…

  • close-up of female doctor checking blood pressure of male patient

    High Blood Pressure

    High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition that occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at higher pressure…

  • Doctor checking woman’s throat with a tongue depressor

    Strep Throat

    Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria. It is called “strep” because the bacteria that causes the infection is…

  • A man in office clothes holding his back in pain

    Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis

    Lumbar spinal canal stenosis is when the canal in your lower spine narrows, squeezing the nerves in it. It’s treated…

  • closeup of a man wearing a blue shirt with an underarm sweat stain

    Hidradenitis Suppurativa

    Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin disease that causes painful red bumps in places where hair grows, including armpits, groin…

  • A freezing cold man stands outside in the falling snow at night. Hypothermia occurs when you are exposed to bitter cold for a long time and your body temperature drops below 95°F.

    Hypothermia

    Hypothermia is a medical condition. It occurs when you are exposed to bitter cold for a long time and your…

  • Woman with headache in front of blurry surroundings

    Migraines

    A migraine is usually an intense pounding headache that can last for hours or even days.

  • woman sitting on bench outside covering face with hands, surrounded by trees filled with anxiety

    Generalized Anxiety Disorder

    A general anxiety disorder is ongoing anxiety that isn’t related to a particular event or situation.

  • Woman holds her wrist in pain

    De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

    De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in your wrist.

  • Illustration of human brain with puzzle piece missing, depicting memory loss as a symptom of dementia

    Dementia

    Dementia is a group of symptoms often caused by changes in brain structure. It often occurs in older people but…

  • A lipoma under the skin by the elbow. Lipomas are slow-growing tumors that come from fat cells. They are usually round, moveable lumps under the skin.

    Lipomas

    Lipomas are slow-growing tumors that come from fat cells. They are usually round, moveable lumps under the skin.

  • A woman examines her breast. Galactorrhea is when one or both breasts make milk or a milky discharge unrelated to milk production in breastfeeding.

    Galactorrhea

    Galactorrhea is when one or both breasts make milk or a milky discharge unrelated to milk production in breastfeeding.

  • Tick with its head sticking in human skin, red blotches indicate an infection

    Insect-borne Diseases

    Insect-borne diseases can come from mosquitoes, sand flies, ticks, and fleas. They include Zika virus, Yellow Fever, and Lyme…

  • Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

    Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a hip problem that occurs in children when the end of the thigh bone slips…

  • Man holding condom in one hand and blue pill in the other

    Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

    Erectile dysfunction is when a man cannot get or keep an erection. It can be caused by a number of…

  • Diverticular disease is a group of conditions (diverticulosis, diverticulitis and diverticular bleeding) that affect your large intestine (colon).  

    Diverticular Disease (Diverticulitis)

    Diverticular Disease is a group of conditions that affect your large intestine (colon).

  • A doctor holds a cancer patient’s hand. Cancer is a collection of many diseases that all involve the growth of abnormal cells. Some common forms are skin, breast and prostate cancer.

    Cancer

    Cancer is a collection of many diseases that all involve the growth of abnormal cells. Some common forms are skin…

  • A pregnant woman holding a urine sample

    Gestational Diabetes

    Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy in 1% to 3% of all pregnant women. It usually begins in the second…

  • Gastroparesis

    Gastroparesis is a stomach disorder in which stomach muscles don’t contract properly, leading to problems crushing food before digestion.

  • Close up of a man wearing a dress shirt with sweat stains in the armpit

    Hyperhidrosis

    Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating.

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