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Lymphoma
Topic | Updated on March 26, 2024
Cancer that affects the body's germ- and disease-fighting system, also called the lymphatic system.
Cancer risk: What the numbers mean
Article | Updated on March 29, 2024
The news is full of reports about cancer risk, but what does it all mean for you? Find out how to interpret cancer statistics.
Panic attacks and panic disorder
Disease | Updated on May 4, 2018
Learn about effective treatment for sudden episodes of intense fear that trigger severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause.
Headache
Symptom | Updated on June 3, 2020
Headache: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of this painful symptom.
Muscle pain
Symptom | Updated on April 27, 2023
Muscle pain: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of this symptom.
Video: What happens during obstructive sleep apnea?
Video | Updated on May 21, 2019
Sleep apnea — Watch this video to see how snoring and obstructive sleep apnea occur.
Cancer pain: Relief is possible
Article | Updated on October 12, 2022
Learn what causes cancer pain and how you can work with your doctor to ensure your cancer pain is controlled.
Stroke rehabilitation: What to expect as you recover
Article | Updated on April 17, 2024
Stroke rehabilitation is important for recovery after stroke. Learn about the physical, cognitive and other therapies used in stroke rehabilitation.
Surgery for stress urinary incontinence in women
Article | Updated on December 6, 2022
Learn what's involved in surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence, including risks, benefits and other factors to consider before making a decision.
Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not
Article | Updated on August 2, 2022
Planning a vaginal delivery? Find out when an incision between the vagina and anus might be needed during childbirth.
Blastocystis hominis
Disease | Updated on February 9, 2023
This microscopic organism is a parasite that can live in your digestive system. Whether it causes digestive problems isn't clear.
Colon cancer
Disease | Updated on July 27, 2023
Find out about symptoms and causes for this cancer that starts in the large intestine. Learn about treatment options, including minimally invasive surgery.
Thyroid cancer
Disease | Updated on January 5, 2024
Learn about thyroid cancer diagnosis and treatment, including thyroid surgery, radioactive iodine and thyroid hormone therapy.
Monoclonal antibody drugs for cancer: How they work
Article | Updated on September 13, 2023
Find out how monoclonal antibodies are being used in cancer treatment.
Stroke: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on January 27, 2023
A stroke requires immediate medical attention. Find out how to remember the warning signs.
Heatstroke: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on March 6, 2024
How to recognize and provide first-aid treatment for heatstroke.
Neuroendocrine tumors
Disease | Updated on June 23, 2023
Learn about the types of tumors that make up this group of rare cancers. Find out about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments.
Supraventricular tachycardia
Topic | Updated on March 5, 2024
An irregularly fast or erratic heartbeat that affects the heart's upper chambers.
Cholesterol medications: Consider the options
Article | Updated on November 3, 2022
Cholesterol medications might help lower your cholesterol levels. Here are some options.
Chest pain: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on February 17, 2024
Learn about the different types of chest pain and what first-aid steps to take if chest pain occurs.
High cholesterol
Disease | Updated on January 11, 2023
You need some cholesterol in your blood to build healthy cells. But high cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. Lifestyle changes can help.
Does atrial fibrillation run in families?
Answer | Updated on October 11, 2022
AFib is a common heart disorder. Sometimes it is inherited. Learn about all the risk factors.
Allergy-proof your home
Article | Updated on December 22, 2022
Here's a room-by-room guide to reducing allergy-triggering dust, mold, pollen and pet dander in your home.
Gallbladder cancer
Disease | Updated on July 8, 2022
Learn about this cancer that begins in the gallbladder. Treatment typically involves surgery. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be options.
Post-vasectomy pain syndrome
Disease | Updated on September 9, 2022
Learn about post-vasectomy pain syndrome (PVPS) — How it happens after a vasectomy, tests to diagnose it and treatment options.
Kidney dialysis: When is it time to stop?
Answer | Updated on December 10, 2021
Many factors may influence the decision to withdraw from kidney dialysis.
Chemotherapy and sex: Is sexual activity OK during treatment?
Answer | Updated on February 9, 2023
Chemotherapy and sex aren't mutually exclusive, as long as you're feeling up to it.
Silicone breast implants: What happens if they rupture?
Answer | Updated on December 7, 2022
Understand the health effects of ruptured silicone breast implants.
Spinal fusion
TestProcedure | Updated on December 28, 2022
This procedure connects two or more bones in the spine. The bones then can't move, which helps ease neck or back pain.
Robotic hysterectomy
TestProcedure | Updated on December 28, 2022
Robotic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the uterus.
Colectomy
TestProcedure | Updated on November 8, 2022
If you're having colon surgery, learn what to expect, the risks and how to prepare.
Septoplasty
TestProcedure | Updated on December 15, 2023
Learn how this nose surgery can straighten the wall of bone and cartilage that separates the nostrils. The surgery opens the nasal passages, making breathing easier.
Peritoneal dialysis
TestProcedure | Updated on May 2, 2023
Learn how this treatment for kidney failure compares to traditional dialysis.
MRI
TestProcedure | Updated on September 9, 2023
Learn more about how to prepare for this painless diagnostic test that creates detailed pictures of the inside of the body without using radiation.
Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
TestProcedure | Updated on October 3, 2023
Does your gallbladder need to come out? Find out what happens during this common surgical procedure to remove your gallbladder.
Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A mental health condition exhibited by difficulty maintaining attention.
Antisocial personality disorder
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A chronic mental condition that affects thinking, perceiving, and relating to others.
Obstructive sleep apnea
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which breathing stops and starts during sleep.
Paraphilia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Sexual behaviors generally considered harmful or unacceptable or that are illegal.
Seasonal affective disorder treatment: Choosing a light box
Article | Updated on March 30, 2022
Get tips for choosing a light box that's similar to outdoor light to help ease your mood and reduce symptoms of SAD.
Persistent depressive disorder
Disease | Updated on December 2, 2022
This type of depression may cause you to feel sad and empty and to lose interest in life. You may feel like a failure. These feelings may last years.
Obstructive sleep apnea
Disease | Updated on July 14, 2023
Learn the signs that point to this common and potentially serious sleep disorder. And find out the treatments that can help you sleep better.
Guide to herbs and spices
Article | Updated on March 14, 2024
Add flavor without adding lots of calories using herbs and spices instead of salt and fat in your recipes.
Tonic-clonic seizure
Topic | Updated on August 10, 2023
A seizure that involves a loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions.
Migraines: Simple steps to head off the pain
Article | Updated on October 4, 2022
Learn how these self-care strategies may lead to less frequent and less severe migraines.
Phantosmia: What causes olfactory hallucinations?
Answer | Updated on June 21, 2022
Phantosmia is often due to a head injury or upper respiratory infection.
Lice
Disease | Updated on June 30, 2022
Learn how to get rid of these tiny, wingless insects and keep them from coming back.
Lichen sclerosus
Disease | Updated on September 29, 2022
Learn more about the causes, symptoms, complications, treatment and self-care tips for this blotchy skin condition that affects the genital and anal areas.
Neurodermatitis
Disease | Updated on October 6, 2022
Learn about this itchy skin condition that can disrupt your sleep and daily activities. Treatment focuses on controlling itching and preventing scratching.
Livedo reticularis: When is it a concern?
Answer | Updated on March 8, 2024
Learn when this condition that causes a lacy pattern on the skin is simply a result of being chilled or something more serious.
White patch on skin: A cause for concern?
Answer | Updated on October 3, 2023
A small white patch on skin may have several causes, including eczema, psoriasis and vitiligo.
Shaving hair: Does shaved hair grow back thicker?
Answer | Updated on December 23, 2021
Contrary to popular belief, shaving unwanted hair doesn't make it grow back thicker.
Scalp psoriasis vs. seborrheic dermatitis: What's the difference?
Answer | Updated on September 24, 2022
Learn how to tell apart these common conditions of the scalp, both of which cause inflamed, scaly skin.
Video: 3 things you didn't know about cold sores
Video | Updated on January 5, 2024
Cold sores on the lips can be embarrassing and tough to hide. Most people who are infected with the virus that causes cold sores never develop symptoms.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Shining the light on SPF in sunscreen
Video | Updated on December 1, 2022
Find out what SPF means and what SPF to look for in your sunscreen.
Weight training: Do's and don'ts of proper technique
Article | Updated on November 29, 2022
Weight training may look easy — but for best results, proper technique is essential.
A guide to basic stretches
Article | Updated on August 30, 2023
Stretching — Stretch safely with this guide.
Video: Triceps kickback with resistance tubing
Video | Updated on February 14, 2023
The triceps kickback targets the back of the upper arm. See how it's done.
Video: Calf raise with dumbbell
Video | Updated on February 14, 2023
The calf raise targets the calf muscles in the legs. See how it's done.
Video: Plank with fitness ball
Video | Updated on April 6, 2023
You can do many core exercises with a fitness ball. See the plank.
Golfer's elbow
Topic | Updated on May 26, 2023
A condition that causes pain on the inner side of the elbow.
Sprain
Topic | Updated on June 2, 2023
A stretching or tearing of ligaments, the fibrous tissue that connects bones and joints.
Ganglion cyst
Disease | Updated on January 12, 2023
These fluid-filled, noncancerous lumps most often appear on wrists, hands or feet.
Bunions
Disease | Updated on November 6, 2021
A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. Learn more about the causes and treatments of this sometimes painful disorder.
Patellar tendinitis
Disease | Updated on February 22, 2022
Jumper's knee — a common knee injury — affects the tendon that stretches from the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone.
Vaginal discharge
Topic | Updated on March 6, 2024
A mix of fluid and cells from the vagina that can be white and sticky or clear and watery and can have an odor.
Water breaking: Understand this sign of labor
Article | Updated on March 27, 2024
Learn how to tell this sign of labor and what do next.
2nd trimester pregnancy: What to expect
Article | Updated on March 9, 2022
Second trimester pregnancy often brings welcome relief from nausea, breast tenderness and other pregnancy symptoms.
Incompetent cervix
Disease | Updated on April 25, 2023
Sometimes the cervix opens and thins early, putting a pregnancy at risk. Learn more about this hard-to-diagnose condition.
Placenta accreta
Disease | Updated on June 3, 2022
During pregnancy, if part of the placenta grows too far into the uterine wall, it can remain attached after childbirth, causing severe maternal blood loss.
Obesity
Topic | Updated on July 22, 2023
A disorder that involves having too much body fat, which increases the risk of health problems.
Obesity
Disease | Updated on July 22, 2023
Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern. It is a medical problem that increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.
Caffeine: Does it affect blood sugar?
Answer | Updated on March 7, 2024
For some people with diabetes, one cup of coffee may raise or lower blood sugar. Learn how caffeine can affect blood sugar.
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Disease | Updated on August 11, 2021
Learn more about why you might get diarrhea while taking antibiotics, as well as how to treat or prevent this uncomfortable and sometimes serious problem.
High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body
Article | Updated on November 28, 2023
If blood pressure stays high, it can cause other health conditions. Find out more about these complications.
Blood pressure cuff: Does size matter?
Answer | Updated on April 13, 2023
Accurate blood pressure readings depend on the proper size blood pressure cuff.
Electrical shock: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on July 1, 2022
How to administer first aid for electrical shock.
Nickel allergy
Disease | Updated on August 3, 2021
Nickel allergy, often caused by nickel in jewelry, is a form of contact dermatitis. Things such as coins and zippers also may provoke nickel allergy.
Breast reconstruction with flap surgery
TestProcedure | Updated on December 28, 2022
Find out what to expect if you're considering breast reconstruction. Learn about the options, incuding TRAM, DIEP and latissimus dorsi flap procedures.
Maze procedure
TestProcedure | Updated on April 2, 2024
Find out who may benefit from this treatment to correct a rapid and chaotic heartbeat called atrial fibrillation.
Ventricular tachycardia ablation
TestProcedure | Updated on January 5, 2024
Learn how heart doctors apply heat or cold energy from inside or outside the heart to treat very fast and erratic heartbeats.
Whipple procedure
TestProcedure | Updated on August 9, 2023
Learn about this complex operation that's used to treat pancreatic cancer and other digestive system conditions. Find out what to expect during recovery.
Labor induction
TestProcedure | Updated on May 17, 2022
Understand what to expect during this procedure to start labor before it begins on its own.
Sleeve gastrectomy
TestProcedure | Updated on June 25, 2022
Learn about sleeve gastrectomy, a type of weight-loss surgery that involves removing part of the stomach to make it smaller.
Endoscopic mucosal resection
TestProcedure | Updated on June 11, 2022
Endoscopic mucosal resection, a procedure to remove abnormal tissue from the lining of the digestive tract, is used for both diagnosis and treatment.
Combination birth control pills
TestProcedure | Updated on January 13, 2023
This oral contraceptive contains both estrogen and progestin to keep you from ovulating. These medicines prevent pregnancy and can have other benefits.
Abdominal ultrasound
TestProcedure | Updated on October 5, 2022
An ultrasound of the abdomen is the preferred test to screen for an aortic aneurysm. But it may be done for other health reasons, too. Learn why.
Ankle-brachial index
TestProcedure | Updated on August 20, 2022
Find out more about this test for peripheral artery disease.
Arthroscopy
TestProcedure | Updated on August 19, 2022
Learn more about this procedure that uses a slim fiber-optic camera to diagnose and treat joint problems.
Chiropractic adjustment
TestProcedure | Updated on September 30, 2022
Chiropractors apply a controlled, sudden force to individual spinal joints to improve mobility and relieve discomfort.
Computerized tomography (CT) urogram
TestProcedure | Updated on September 9, 2023
Learn more about this imaging exam used to diagnose urinary tract disorders.
Cystoscopy
TestProcedure | Updated on December 17, 2022
During cystoscopy, your doctor examines the inside of your bladder using a special instrument that's inserted into the bladder through the urethra.
Electromyography (EMG)
TestProcedure | Updated on May 21, 2019
Electromyography (EMG) is a procedure used to diagnose muscle or nerve dysfunction. Learn what to expect from your EMG.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
TestProcedure | Updated on December 2, 2023
This type of therapy is a well-known treatment for decompression sickness, but it has many surprising uses. Find out about why and how oxygen can heal the body.
Vagina: What's typical, what's not
Article | Updated on December 6, 2022
Vaginal health is important. Use this information to protect your vaginal health and spot potential problems.
Oral health: A window to your overall health
Article | Updated on March 14, 2024
Find out about the link between your oral health and overall health.
Fertility preservation: Understand your options before cancer treatment
Article | Updated on March 7, 2024
Know what you can do to preserve your fertility before cancer treatment.
Counting calories: Get back to weight-loss basics
Article | Updated on January 18, 2023
Calories count — Try these calorie-cutting basics to get a handle on your weight.
Low-glycemic index diet: What's behind the claims?
Article | Updated on November 2, 2022
Find out about the low-glycemic index diet — an eating plan based on how food affects blood sugar levels.
Infertility
Disease | Updated on September 13, 2023
Find out about the challenges of not being able to get pregnant. Learn the causes, risk factors, and treatments including insemination and in vitro fertilization.
Vaginitis
Disease | Updated on December 22, 2021
Inflammation of the vagina can result in discharge, itching and pain. Recognize signs and symptoms and learn when to seek treatment.
Insomnia: How do I stay asleep?
Answer | Updated on February 13, 2024
Waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to get back to sleep is a common form of insomnia. Here's how to fall asleep again.
Passive-aggressive behavior: What are the red flags?
Answer | Updated on March 27, 2024
Learn about the signs of this indirect way of expressing negative feelings.
Do infrared saunas have any health benefits?
Answer | Updated on June 11, 2022
How is an infrared sauna different from a traditional sauna? Light provides the heat.
Antidepressants: Which cause the fewest sexual side effects?
Answer | Updated on January 25, 2020
Sexual side effects are common with antidepressants in both men and women, but there are options to prevent or reduce such side effects.
Vegetarian diet: Can it help me control my diabetes?
Answer | Updated on November 4, 2022
Although switching to a vegetarian diet won't cure diabetes, it may offer some benefits.
High-protein diets: Are they safe?
Answer | Updated on July 19, 2022
Considering a high-protein diet for weight loss? Understand the precautions first.
Hypothyroidism and infertility: Any connection?
Answer | Updated on May 20, 2023
For women, there's sometimes a link between having an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) and infertility.
Blood clots during menstruation: A concern?
Answer | Updated on April 13, 2023
Blood clots during menstrual periods aren't always a cause for a concern. But passing large clots may be a sign that something is wrong.
Ankle swelling during pregnancy: What helps?
Answer | Updated on July 28, 2022
Try these prevention and treatment tips for ankle swelling during pregnancy.
Exercise and illness: Work out with a cold?
Answer | Updated on November 18, 2023
Play it smart. Ease up on exercise if you have a cold.
Vasovagal syncope
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure, often in reaction to a stressful trigger.
Vitiligo
Topic | Updated on October 12, 2023
A disease that causes the loss of skin color in patches.
Pain
Topic | Updated on July 25, 2023
Physical discomfort ranging from mild to serious, usually caused by injury, illness or a nerve condition.
Low back pain
Topic | Updated on August 4, 2023
Physical discomfort with pain affecting the lower half of the back. It can vary in intensity from a dull ache to disabling.
Hypotension
Topic | Updated on May 26, 2018
Low blood pressure, which can cause fainting or dizziness because the brain doesn't receive enough blood.
Amnesia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Inability to remember events for a period of time, often due to brain injury, illness, or the effects of drugs or alcohol.
Red eye
Topic | Updated on May 26, 2018
Eye redness from irritated or inflamed blood vessels on the surface of the white part of the eye, commonly called bloodshot eyes.
Panic attack
Topic | Updated on May 26, 2018
Sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety and physical symptoms, based on a perceived threat rather than imminent danger.
Paresthesia
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Tingling or prickling, “pins-and-needles” sensation; usually temporary, often occurs in the arms, hands, legs, or feet.
Swelling
Topic | Updated on December 13, 2023
Puffiness caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.
Exophthalmos
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Bulging of the eyes, which causes the eyes to move out of the sockets in one or both eyes.
Elbow pain
Topic | Updated on May 24, 2023
Physical discomfort in the elbow joint, or in the muscles, tendons and ligaments supporting it.
Kidney pain
Topic | Updated on August 8, 2023
Pain that starts in the pair of organs located in the back below the ribs.
Heel spur
Topic | Updated on November 28, 2023
A bony growth that forms around the heel bone, rarely causing pain.
Hypoxia
Topic | Updated on May 24, 2018
An absence of enough oxygen in the blood to sustain bodily functions.
Hyperkalemia
Topic | Updated on June 22, 2023
A high level of the electrolyte potassium in the blood. Potassium is a chemical that is important to the function of nerve and muscle cells, including those in the heart.
Body odor
Topic | Updated on October 31, 2023
Odor caused by the mix of sweat and bacteria on the skin.
Limp
Topic | Updated on August 30, 2023
An unsteady walk that can be caused by pain, weakness or injury to the leg.
Achilles tendon rupture
Topic | Updated on June 24, 2023
A partial or complete tear of the tendon just above the heel. The injury makes it hard to raise the foot or walk properly.
Premature ejaculation
Topic | Updated on May 24, 2018
Orgasm and emission of semen occurring just before or shortly after beginning sexual intercourse.
Corticobasal degeneration (corticobasal syndrome)
Topic | Updated on December 6, 2023
A rare disease in which areas of the brain shrink and nerve cells die, affecting movement and thinking.
Blighted ovum
Topic | Updated on October 17, 2023
Occurs when a gestational sac develops without an embryo.
Ovarian cyst
Topic | Updated on October 13, 2023
A sac, usually filled with fluid, in or on an ovary.
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An infection of the female reproductive organs.
Irregular menstruation
Topic | Updated on April 27, 2023
Missed, delayed, or inconsistent periods or menstrual bleeding patterns that are out of the ordinary.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Article | Updated on September 12, 2019
These antidepressants require diet restrictions and avoiding certain medications to prevent serious side effects. They may help if other treatments fail.
Placenta: How it works, what's normal
Article | Updated on March 8, 2024
Understand how this pregnancy organ works and what conditions can affect it.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Article | Updated on September 17, 2019
These antidepressants can ease depression symptoms. They typically cause fewer side effects than other antidepressants do. SSRIs are also used for anxiety.
Pregnancy diet: Focus on these essential nutrients
Article | Updated on February 18, 2022
Find out how to pack your pregnancy diet with essential nutrients, including folate, iron and vitamin D.
High blood pressure and pregnancy: Know the facts
Article | Updated on July 23, 2022
Concerned about high blood pressure during pregnancy? Find out what you can do to reduce your risk of complications.
Penis health: Identify and prevent problems
Article | Updated on April 26, 2023
Understand the factors that affect penis health and how to identify problems.
Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories
Article | Updated on October 8, 2022
Learn if your metabolism influences weight loss — or weight gain.
Polysomnography (sleep study)
TestProcedure | Updated on February 17, 2023
Your health care provider may order this test if a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea is suspected. Learn how to prepare and what to expect.
High potassium (hyperkalemia)
Symptom | Updated on November 8, 2022
What does it mean if you have high potassium? Learn about the role potassium plays in your body and the possible causes of this blood test result.
Video: Carpal tunnel syndrome — results of surgery
Video | Updated on August 11, 2020
Carpal tunnel surgery has immediate and delayed results, a Mayo Clinic surgeon explains.
Adenitis
Topic | Updated on February 16, 2024
Swelling of an infection-fighting node, called a lymph node.
Alveolar osteitis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A painful dental condition occurring after an adult tooth is removed.
Anthrax
Topic | Updated on January 10, 2024
A rare but serious illness that spreads through sick animals or tainted animal products.
Aphasia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate.
Appendicitis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus, causing pain.
Avitaminosis
Topic | Updated on January 3, 2024
A lack of the recommended blood levels of one or more essential vitamins.
Barrett's esophagus
Topic | Updated on May 24, 2018
Damage to the lower portion of the tube that connects the mouth and stomach (esophagus).
Bartholin's cyst
Topic | Updated on March 29, 2024
A small fluid-filled sac near the opening of the vagina.
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A brain disorder in adult cattle that may be spread to humans through diseased meat.
Brain hemorrhage
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An emergency condition in which a ruptured blood vessel causes bleeding in the brain.
Cellulitis
Topic | Updated on August 19, 2023
A common and sometimes serious bacterial skin infection.
Cervicitis
Topic | Updated on February 21, 2023
Swelling of the cervix, the lower end of the womb that opens into the vagina.
Chalazion
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A slow-growing, inflammatory lump in the tear gland of the eyelid.
Chilblains
Topic | Updated on July 26, 2023
Skin sores or bumps that happen after exposure to very cold temperatures.
Common cold
Topic | Updated on January 5, 2024
An infection of the nose and throat caused by a virus.
Costochondritis
Topic | Updated on August 4, 2023
An inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone.
Dermoid cyst
Topic | Updated on October 31, 2023
A small, noncancerous lump in the skin, often near the eye, present at birth. This type of lump is also called a cyst.
Erysipelas
Topic | Updated on April 6, 2024
A skin infection that occurs mainly on the face and legs.
Fecal impaction
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Hardened stool that's stuck in the rectum or lower colon due to chronic constipation.
Food intolerance
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Digestive problems that occur after a certain food is eaten.
Ganglion cyst
Topic | Updated on May 12, 2023
A noncancerous lump, often on the tendons or joints of the wrists and hands.
Gastrointestinal perforation
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which a hole develops in a digestive organ or tract.
Gaucher disease
Topic | Updated on August 3, 2023
An inherited condition in which an enzyme that breaks down fat doesn't work properly.
Gigantism
Topic | Updated on April 27, 2023
A rare condition that causes irregular growth and other symptoms in children.
Black hairy tongue
Topic | Updated on December 22, 2023
A temporary condition in which the tongue appears dark and furry.
Hypervolemia
Topic | Updated on November 29, 2023
A condition in which too much fluid builds up in the body.
Hypochondriasis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Obsession with the idea of having a serious but undiagnosed medical condition.
Inguinal hernia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which soft tissue bulges through a weak point in the abdominal muscles.
Lactic acidosis
Topic | Updated on September 27, 2023
A condition in which lactic acid builds up in the blood faster than it can be removed.
Lichen sclerosus
Topic | Updated on November 9, 2023
A chronic condition that causes patchy, discolored, thin skin. It often affects the genital and anal areas.
Lower GI bleed
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Bleeding from the small intestine, large intestine, rectum, or anus.
Mad cow disease
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A brain disorder in adult cattle that may be spread to humans through diseased meat.
Malignant hyperthermia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Severe reaction to anesthesia drugs causing a high temperature and muscle break down.
Melasma
Topic | Updated on November 15, 2023
A condition in which patches of skin on the face darken. It's also called the mask of pregnancy.
Munchausen syndrome by proxy
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A severe mental condition in which someone imposes symptoms on a healthy person.
Myelodysplastic syndrome
Topic | Updated on March 23, 2024
A group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly formed or don't work right.
Nasal septum deviation
Topic | Updated on May 19, 2023
Off-center position of the wall between the nostrils, making one entry into the nose, also known as the nasal passage, smaller.
Necrotizing fasciitis
Topic | Updated on March 12, 2024
An infection caused by bacteria that spreads quickly through the body and destroys tissue.
Neurogenic bladder dysfunction
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Condition in which the bladder doesn't function properly due to brain or nerve damage.