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Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return
Disease | Updated on December 23, 2022
In this heart problem present at birth, some of the blood vessels of the lungs connect to the wrong places in the heart. Learn when treatment is needed.
Dwarfism
Disease | Updated on August 17, 2018
Very short stature of 4 feet 10 inches or less that results from a genetic or medical condition is considered dwarfism. Learn about causes and treatment.
Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
Disease | Updated on March 19, 2024
This highly contagious eye condition can be itchy and uncomfortable. But much like the common cold, it rarely requires medicine or staying home.
Blood donation
TestProcedure | Updated on November 30, 2023
Find out what to expect during blood donation and how your blood will be used to help others.
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
TestProcedure | Updated on April 30, 2022
Learn about lumbar puncture, which removes a sample of cerebrospinal fluid to find infections, bleeding and other problems. It is also called spinal tap.
Sun damage
Article | Updated on June 24, 2023
See photos of common skin conditions that are caused by too much time in the sun.
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Topic | Updated on April 6, 2023
An illness caused by breathing in too much of this deadly gas.
Dental caries
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Permanently damaged areas in teeth that develop into tiny holes (cavities).
Hepatitis B
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus.
Horner's syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Symptoms of a disrupted nerve pathway from the brain to the face and eye on one side.
Hypovitaminosis D
Topic | Updated on January 9, 2024
A condition in which the body is too low on vitamin D, a nutrient that is important for bones, nerves, muscles and the immune system.
Influenza
Topic | Updated on July 26, 2023
A common, sometimes deadly viral infection of the nose, throat and lungs, also called flu.
Klinefelter syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A genetic condition in which a boy is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome.
Myocarditis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Inflammation of the middle layer of the heart wall.
Rubella
Topic | Updated on March 13, 2024
An illness also known as German measles that is caused by a virus and can most often be prevented with a vaccine.
Spider bite
Topic | Updated on August 18, 2023
An injury caused by venom from a spider's bite.
Traumatic brain injury
Topic | Updated on April 25, 2018
Brain dysfunction caused by an outside force, usually a violent blow to the head.
Heart murmur
Topic | Updated on May 26, 2018
Sound of blood flowing through the heart, due to anything from healthy heart exertion during exercise to a diseased heart valve or other abnormality.
Ataxia
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Impaired balance or coordination, can be due to damage to brain, nerves, or muscles.
Celiac disease
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.
Celiac disease
Disease | Updated on September 12, 2023
In this digestive condition, gluten in food damages the small intestine, making it hard to absorb nutrients and causing a variety of symptoms.
Does older age increase the risk of atrial fibrillation?
Answer | Updated on July 13, 2023
Learn how the risk of getting this common heart rhythm condition can increase with age.
Testicular cancer
Topic | Updated on March 16, 2024
Cancer in the organs that make sperm, called the testicles.
Eating disorders
Disease | Updated on March 28, 2023
Anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating disorder affect physical and mental health. Learn about symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options.
Testosterone therapy in women: Does it boost sex drive?
Answer | Updated on April 22, 2023
This type of hormonal therapy may boost sex drive for some women, but its long-term safety is unclear.
Keloid
Topic | Updated on September 8, 2023
A raised scar after an injury has healed.
Belly fat in women: Taking — and keeping — it off
Article | Updated on June 28, 2023
Belly fat is more common after menopause. Find out why and learn how to keep it off.
Nephrotic syndrome
Disease | Updated on February 23, 2022
Swelling around your feet and ankles is a common sign of this condition that occurs when your kidneys pass too much protein in your urine.
Heart arrhythmia
Disease | Updated on October 13, 2023
Learn about common heart rhythm disorders that can cause your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly.
Mitral valve disease
Disease | Updated on September 20, 2023
Learn more about diseases that affect the valve between the left heart chambers, including mitral valve regurgitation and mitral valve stenosis.
Klinefelter syndrome
Disease | Updated on September 21, 2019
This genetic disorder occurs when a male is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome and may result in low testosterone production and infertility.
Thalassemia
Disease | Updated on November 17, 2021
Some forms of this inherited blood disorder usually show up before the age of 2, often causing anemia. More severe forms of the disease require regular blood transfusions.
Norovirus infection
Disease | Updated on March 4, 2022
This highly contagious virus spreads through contaminated food, water or surfaces and causes vomiting and diarrhea. Learn ways to protect yourself.
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Disease | Updated on April 6, 2023
This gas has no color, odor or taste. It can be deadly. Learn how to prevent it.
Minimally invasive heart surgery
TestProcedure | Updated on July 13, 2023
Learn more about this surgery that uses small incisions in the chest as an option to open-heart surgery.
Mosquito bites
Disease | Updated on October 26, 2022
Learn about the many ways to prevent mosquito bites and how to ease the itch if you are bitten.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Disease | Updated on August 25, 2022
Learn about these complex genetic disorders that cause problems with connective tissue in the skin, joints and blood vessel walls.
Kyphosis
Disease | Updated on June 18, 2022
This exaggerated, forward rounding of the back is often caused by osteoporosis in older women. Spinal malformations can cause kyphosis in infants or teens.
Eisenmenger syndrome
Disease | Updated on August 4, 2022
This complication of an unrepaired congenital heart defect needs close monitoring. Learn how treatment can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Cochlear implants
TestProcedure | Updated on May 10, 2022
A cochlear implant is an electronic device that improves hearing in people who have severe hearing loss due to damage of the inner ear.
Diskectomy
TestProcedure | Updated on July 1, 2022
This surgical procedure removes the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine. It's most effective for pain radiating down the arms or legs.
Albinism
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A group of inherited disorders characterized by little or no melanin production.
Atrial septal defect
Topic | Updated on December 14, 2023
A hole in the wall between the heart's upper chambers that's present at birth.
Beta thalassemia
Topic | Updated on November 21, 2023
A type of blood condition passed through families.
Brugada syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A potentially life-threatening heart rhythm disorder.
Cardiomegaly
Topic | Updated on January 5, 2024
An enlarged heart, which is a symptom of another condition, not a disease.
Down syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A genetic chromosome 21 disorder causing developmental and intellectual delays.
Drowning
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Death caused by suffocation when water or other liquid fills the lungs.
Epidermolysis bullosa
Topic | Updated on October 27, 2023
A group of conditions in which injury, heat, or friction makes the skin blister.
Fifth disease
Topic | Updated on March 16, 2024
A rash illness that is caused by a virus.
Intellectual disability
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Below average intelligence and set of life skills present before age 18.
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
Topic | Updated on March 7, 2023
A disease in which the body has trouble balancing fluid levels due to a kidney problem.
Noonan syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A genetic condition preventing normal development in parts of the body.
Patau syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which a person has an extra chromosome 13.
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Topic | Updated on January 10, 2024
A rare inherited condition that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body.
Polydactyly
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition of having more than 5 digits on a hand or 5 toes on a foot.
Tuberous sclerosis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An inherited condition in which noncancerous lesions grow in the body.
Stuttering
Topic | Updated on March 2, 2024
Stuttering is a speech disorder that disrupts the normal flow of speech.
Convulsion
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
A loss of consciousness accompanied by violent muscle contractions.
Myxofibrosarcoma
Disease | Updated on November 22, 2023
Learn about this connective tissue cancer that often starts in the arms and legs. MFS treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Progressive supranuclear palsy
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A brain condition causing serious walking, balance, and eye movement problems.
Shigella infection
Disease | Updated on November 12, 2020
Shigella infection is an intestinal infection that causes diarrhea. Learn how to recognize, treat and prevent the spread of this contagious condition.
Different types of COVID-19 vaccines: How they work
Article | Updated on November 4, 2023
Find out how different COVID-19 vaccines cause your body to create antibodies that will fight the COVID-19 virus.
Bone cancer
Disease | Updated on May 11, 2023
Bone cancer most commonly affects the long bones in the arms and legs. Some varieties occur primarily in children, while others affect mostly adults.
Myocarditis
Disease | Updated on May 20, 2022
Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of this inflammation of the heart muscle that can reduce the heart's ability to pump blood.
Sick sinus syndrome
Disease | Updated on April 30, 2022
This heart rhythm disorder causes slow, paused or irregular heartbeats. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.
Moyamoya disease
Disease | Updated on April 18, 2023
This rare disorder occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or narrowed and a tiny cluster of blood vessels forms at the base of the brain.
Epidermolysis bullosa
Disease | Updated on August 20, 2022
Learn about a rare inherited disease that often shows up in infancy and causes fragile, blistering skin on the palms and feet. Severe disease may be fatal.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why the risk of frostbite is greater than you think
Video | Updated on March 26, 2024
Learn why the risk of frostbite is greater than you think.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about bats and rabies
Video | Updated on March 24, 2023
Learn more about the risk of rabies from bats and how to prevent rabies.
Herd immunity and COVID-19: What you need to know
Article | Updated on November 4, 2023
Get the facts about coronavirus and herd immunity.
Urinalysis
TestProcedure | Updated on October 24, 2023
This common lab test checks urine for signs of disease and for clues about overall health.
Hydrocele
Disease | Updated on January 12, 2023
Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this swelling in the scrotum.
Cardiomyopathy
Topic | Updated on February 21, 2024
A disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body.
Conjunctivitis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Inflammation or infection of the outer membrane of the eyeball and the inner eyelid.
Diarrhea
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Loose, watery stools that occur more frequently than usual.
Hemophilia
Topic | Updated on August 29, 2023
A condition in which blood doesn't clot in the typical way.
Hydrocephalus
Topic | Updated on August 9, 2023
A buildup of fluid in the cavities deep within the brain.
ichthyoses
Topic | Updated on February 16, 2024
A group of skin disorders that cause dry, scaly, or thick skin.
Inborn error of metabolism
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A group of conditions in which the body can't properly convert food into energy.
Maple syrup urine disease
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Condition that makes it hard to break down certain parts of protein (amino acids).
Measles
Topic | Updated on October 18, 2023
This once common childhood infection most often can be prevented with a vaccine.
Myopathy
Topic | Updated on May 26, 2023
A disease of the muscles.
Sleepwalking
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
The act of getting up and walking around while asleep.
Streptococcal pharyngitis
Topic | Updated on October 13, 2023
Also called strep throat, an infection caused by bacteria that may bring on a sore, scratchy throat.
Salmonella infection
Disease | Updated on April 29, 2022
This common bacterial infection is spread through contaminated food or water and affects the intestinal tract. Learn more about prevention and treatment.
Cholera
Disease | Updated on December 9, 2022
Cholera is a treatable — yet potentially fatal — bacterial disease that causes diarrhea and dehydration. Learn how to lower your risk.
Primary immunodeficiency
Disease | Updated on March 12, 2022
Frequent infections could mean you have an immune system disorder. The conditions in this category are usually caused by genetic changes.
Ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis
Disease | Updated on October 5, 2022
Learn how to prevent and treat the tick-borne diseases ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis.
Arteriovenous malformation
Disease | Updated on February 18, 2023
In this condition, a tangle of blood vessels affects the flow of blood and oxygen. Treatment can help.
Food poisoning
Disease | Updated on February 23, 2024
Learn more about foodborne illnesses that can cause upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea within hours of eating contaminated food.
Knee pain
Disease | Updated on January 25, 2023
Learn about this common complaint, which can result from an injury or medical condition, and find out which treatments may help.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Disease | Updated on October 4, 2023
This common illness affects the lungs. It can seem like a cold, but may be severe, especially in children. Know the symptoms and treatment.
Glaucoma
Disease | Updated on September 30, 2022
Regular eye exams may catch glaucoma early and save your eyesight. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this vision-stealing eye disease.
Tuberous sclerosis
Disease | Updated on December 6, 2022
This uncommon genetic disorder causes tumors that are not cancer. These tumors are unexpected overgrowths of tissue in different parts of the body.
Sickle cell anemia
Disease | Updated on December 18, 2023
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this inherited blood disorder that, in the United States, is more common among Black people.
Types of dermatitis
Article | Updated on December 19, 2023
Learn to identify types of dermatitis by how the skin looks. Examples include atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis.
CT scan
TestProcedure | Updated on January 6, 2022
This imaging test helps detect internal injuries and disease by providing cross-sectional images of bones, blood vessels and soft tissues inside your body.
Bruise
Topic | Updated on September 23, 2023
Blood or bleeding under the skin due to trauma of any kind; typically black and blue at first, with color changes as the bruise heals.
Thrombocytopenia
Topic | Updated on August 2, 2023
A low number of platelets in the blood. Platelets, called thrombocytes, are colorless blood cells that help blood clot.
Facial reanimation surgery
TestProcedure | Updated on February 20, 2024
Learn how these procedures can allow people with facial paralysis to regain the ability to smile and make other facial expressions.
Diphtheria
Topic | Updated on March 14, 2024
An illness caused by bacteria infecting the nose and throat or the skin that can most often be prevented with a vaccine.
Hepatitis A
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus.
Malaria
Topic | Updated on October 18, 2023
A disease caused by a parasite, spread by the bites of infected mosquitoes.
Rotavirus
Topic | Updated on July 25, 2023
A group of viruses that commonly cause stomach upset and diarrhea, especially in children.
Sickle cell anemia
Topic | Updated on January 6, 2024
One of a group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become misshapen and break down.
Sunburn
Topic | Updated on October 18, 2023
A type of skin burn resulting from getting too much sun or other type of ultraviolet radiation, such as from sunlamps.
Treacher Collins syndrome
Topic | Updated on January 6, 2024
A rare condition in which some bones and tissues in the face are not developed.
Hip dysplasia
Disease | Updated on March 5, 2024
In infancy, this condition often can be corrected with a soft brace. Older children and young adults might require surgery to correct the misalignment.
Ureteral obstruction
Disease | Updated on January 26, 2024
Learn about what causes blockage of the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, tests you might need and how the condition can be treated.
Peripheral nerve tumors
Disease | Updated on March 28, 2023
Learn about these growths that form in or near nerves connecting to the spinal cord. Surgery is the most common treatment.
Laryngotracheal reconstruction
TestProcedure | Updated on July 30, 2020
Laryngotracheal reconstruction surgery — Comprehensive overview covers why it's done and what's involved with the procedure.
Aortic valve repair and aortic valve replacement
TestProcedure | Updated on February 2, 2024
Find out how valve repair and replacement can treat aortic valve stenosis, aortic valve regurgitation and congenital heart disease.
Allergy skin tests
TestProcedure | Updated on March 26, 2024
Considering skin testing for your allergies? Learn about the risks, results and what to expect during testing.
Albinism
Disease | Updated on December 13, 2023
In this group of inherited disorders, the body makes little or no melanin, a pigment that determines hair, skin and eye color and vision development.
Rubella
Disease | Updated on May 11, 2022
Learn more about the symptoms and prevention of this contagious viral infection best known for its distinctive red rash.
Atrioventricular canal defect
Disease | Updated on September 13, 2022
This congenital heart defect involves a hole in the heart. It affects blood flow through the heart valves. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.
Swollen lymph nodes
Topic | Updated on August 18, 2023
Lymph nodes are immune system glands that usually swell in response to a bacterial or viral infection. Rarely, swollen lymph nodes are caused by cancer.
Runny nose
Topic | Updated on April 8, 2023
A lot of fluid runs out of the nose, down the back of the throat or both. It can range from clear fluid to thick mucus.
Chills
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
The feeling of being cold, though not necessarily in a cold environment, often accompanied by shivering.
Lead poisoning
Disease | Updated on January 21, 2022
Learn about lead poisoning symptoms and treatment of lead exposure in children and adults. Explore ways to keep your kids safe from lead exposure.
Von Willebrand disease
Disease | Updated on October 26, 2021
Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment of this inherited bleeding disorder in which blood doesn't clot well.
Influenza (flu)
Disease | Updated on January 10, 2024
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and prevention of this potentially fatal viral infection that attacks the respiratory system.
Aneuploidy
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
One or more missing or extra chromosomes.
Cardiac arrhythmia
Topic | Updated on October 12, 2023
Improper beating of the heart. The heartbeat may be too fast, too slow or chaotic.
Coarctation of the aorta
Topic | Updated on April 25, 2018
A narrowing of the large blood vessel (aorta) that leads from the heart.
Otitis
Topic | Updated on November 18, 2023
Irritation and swelling of the ear, often from infection.
Ringworm
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A highly contagious, fungal infection of the skin or scalp caused by parasites.
Tetralogy of Fallot
Topic | Updated on September 15, 2023
A rare condition involving four heart problems present at birth.
Thrombophilia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition that increases a person's risk of forming clumped masses of blood (clots).
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
Disease | Updated on October 8, 2021
Learn about this contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness. The last known infection was reported in 2004.
Color blindness
Disease | Updated on December 28, 2019
Is it red or is it green? Learn more about what causes color blindness and how to tell whether or not you can distinguish between certain shades of color.
Malignant hyperthermia
Disease | Updated on May 13, 2022
This rare genetic disorder triggers a severe reaction to certain anesthesia drugs, causing rigid muscles, high fever, fast heart rate and rapid breathing.
X-linked agammaglobulinemia
Disease | Updated on January 10, 2024
This genetic disease weakens the immune system, mainly in males, and leads to having infections often.
Fever
Disease | Updated on May 7, 2022
Medications can lower a fever, but sometimes it's better left untreated. Fever may play a role in helping your body fight off infections.
Heart murmurs
Disease | Updated on May 27, 2022
An irregular heart sound may be harmless or worrisome. Know the causes of heart murmurs and when treatment is needed.
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Disease | Updated on May 13, 2022
PKU is caused by a change in the gene that helps create an enzyme needed to break down phenylalanine. Treatment includes a special diet and medication.
Bruise: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on November 4, 2022
How to administer first aid for a bruise.
Body lice
Disease | Updated on November 16, 2022
Body lice are tiny insects that live in your clothing and feed on your blood. Find out how to treat and prevent this itchy nuisance of a bug.
Scorpion sting
Disease | Updated on October 3, 2023
Scorpion stings are painful but rarely life-threatening. Young children and older adults are most at risk of serious complications.
Tricuspid valve regurgitation
Disease | Updated on March 12, 2024
A leaky tricuspid valve may make you feel tired and have difficulty exercising. Learn how this type of heart valve disease is diagnosed and treated.
Ventricular fibrillation
Disease | Updated on October 28, 2022
Without fast treatment, this heart rhythm problem can cause death within minutes. Learn the symptoms of VFib and what actions to take to save a life.
Autism spectrum disorder
Topic | Updated on January 10, 2024
A serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact.
Developmental coordination disorder
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A childhood developmental disorder marked by clumsiness in otherwise healthy kids.
Glioma
Topic | Updated on March 13, 2024
A growth of cells that starts in the brain or spinal cord.
Congenital myasthenic syndromes
Disease | Updated on November 28, 2023
These rare hereditary conditions result in a problem in nerve stimulation, causing muscle weakness that worsens with physical activity.
Tricuspid valve repair and tricuspid valve replacement
TestProcedure | Updated on May 19, 2022
These heart surgeries treat tricuspid valve regurgitation and stenosis and Ebstein anomaly, a type of congenital heart defect. Learn how they're done.
Achondroplasia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
The most common type of short-limbed dwarfism.
Arnold-Chiari malformation
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal, present at birth.
Fragile X syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A genetic condition causing intellectual disability.
Glaucoma
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A group of eye conditions that can cause blindness.
Nutrition disorder
Topic | Updated on December 2, 2023
Any condition caused by poor diet or the inability of the body to use certain nutrients.
Prader-Willi syndrome
Topic | Updated on April 25, 2018
A genetic disorder that affects the body, mind, and behavior.
Scorpion sting
Topic | Updated on October 3, 2023
An injury caused by the venom of a scorpion.
Sickle cell trait
Topic | Updated on January 6, 2024
A condition in which a child inherits the sickle cell gene mutation from only one parent.
Ear pain
Topic | Updated on May 12, 2023
Pain in the inner or outer ear that might decrease hearing, often caused by fluid buildup and infection.
Regurgitation
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
When undigested or partially digested food comes back up through the esophagus and is reswallowed or spit out.
Rumination syndrome
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Repeatedly spitting up undigested or partially digested food, then rechewing it or spitting it out.
Diabetes mellitus
Topic | Updated on March 7, 2023
A group of diseases that can cause high blood sugar.
Diabetes
Disease | Updated on March 27, 2024
Learn more about the different types of this blood sugar disorder, who's at risk and how each type can be treated.
Giardia infection (giardiasis)
Disease | Updated on November 8, 2022
Stomach cramps, nausea and watery diarrhea could indicate a giardia infection. Find out how to treat and prevent this waterborne parasite.
Treating COVID-19 at home: Care tips for you and others
Article | Updated on May 25, 2023
COVID-19 can sometimes be treated at home. Understand emergency symptoms to watch for, how to protect others if you're ill, how to protect yourself while caring for a sick loved one and other coping tips.
Traveler's diarrhea
Disease | Updated on August 19, 2023
Learn how to avoid contaminated food and water that may lead to this common travel hazard. Plus, find out what to do if it strikes.
Enlarged heart
Disease | Updated on May 4, 2022
Cardiomegaly is another word for this sign or symptom that may be caused by certain heart conditions or even pregnancy. Know how it's treated.
Diphtheria
Disease | Updated on February 5, 2022
This rare but serious bacterial infection can cause organ damage and breathing problems. This disease is often treatable but is also preventable with a vaccine.
Hepatitis A
Disease | Updated on August 27, 2022
This contagious liver infection is caused by a virus. Learn more about its symptoms, treatment and prevention, including the hepatitis A vaccine.
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Disease | Updated on September 21, 2022
Learn more about the causes and treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis — a digestive disease caused by an allergic reaction.
Atrial tachycardia
Disease | Updated on February 2, 2024
This type of fast heartbeat may occur after heart surgery or during pregnancy. But infections may trigger it, too. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated.
Embryonal tumors
Disease | Updated on April 12, 2023
Learn about these malignant brain tumors that happen most often in babies and young children. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Rumination syndrome
Disease | Updated on October 20, 2023
Learn about this condition that results in regurgitating and reswallowing food. Behavioral therapy and medicine are treatments.
Metachromatic leukodystrophy
Disease | Updated on March 6, 2020
This rare genetic disorder causes fatty substances (sulfatides) to build up in your brain and nervous system, causing progressive loss of nerve function.
Angelman syndrome
Disease | Updated on March 8, 2024
Learn about this genetic disorder that causes developmental delays, problems with speech and other symptoms.
Pink eye: How long is it contagious?
Answer | Updated on February 28, 2024
Many parents wonder how long pink eye (conjunctivitis) is contagious. Find out.
Measles
Disease | Updated on May 11, 2022
Learn about this vaccine-preventable disease that used to be common in childhood and is well known for a characteristic red, splotchy rash and high fever.
Flatfeet
Disease | Updated on August 16, 2022
A common and usually painless condition, flatfeet occurs when the arches of the feet flatten upon standing, allowing the entire soles to touch the floor.
Hemophilia
Disease | Updated on August 29, 2023
In this inherited disorder, the blood lacks one of several clot-forming proteins. The result is prolonged bleeding, which can be life-threatening.
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
Disease | Updated on February 12, 2022
Main signs of this congenital disorder involve a red birthmark (port-wine stain), vein malformations, and overgrowth of tissues and bones.
Astigmatism
Disease | Updated on October 5, 2021
Imperfect curvature of your eye can cause blurred distance and near vision. Learn about this common and treatable eye condition.
Sunburn
Disease | Updated on October 8, 2022
Learn more about how UV rays harm your skin and what you can do for symptom sunburn relief and how to protect yourself from sun exposure.
Tetralogy of Fallot
Disease | Updated on October 28, 2023
These four heart problems present at birth change how blood flows through the body. Know the symptoms and treatment.
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Disease | Updated on January 25, 2023
Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this common — and treatable — heart problem that occurs shortly after birth.
48, XXXX syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An extremely rare condition in which a female has two extra X chromosomes.
Astigmatism
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An imperfection in the eye's curvature.
Cholera
Topic | Updated on March 13, 2024
An illness caused by infection with bacteria and often spread through contaminated water.
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Topic | Updated on January 24, 2024
A group of conditions passed from parent to child that limits the making of hormones in the adrenal glands.
Cysticercosis
Topic | Updated on March 16, 2024
A tapeworm infection that forms cysts in the brain, muscle and other tissues.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Topic | Updated on January 31, 2023
A group of illnesses passed from parent to child, known as inherited, that affect the skin, joints and blood vessels.
Heterochromia iridum
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which the colored part of the eye (iris) is multicolored.
Miliaria
Topic | Updated on November 15, 2023
A skin condition caused by blocked sweat ducts and trapped sweat beneath the skin.
Nephrotic syndrome
Topic | Updated on February 16, 2024
A kidney condition that causes the body to pass too much protein in the urine.
Trachoma
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A bacterial infection that affects the eyes.
Turner syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A chromosomal disorder that affects only females.
Spider bites
Disease | Updated on July 30, 2021
Learn more about prevention, symptoms, complications and treatment of spider bites, which are usually harmless.
Dermatitis
Disease | Updated on September 8, 2023
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of this itchy skin condition that affects children and adults, and about how moisturizers help prevent it.
Testicular torsion
Disease | Updated on February 24, 2022
Sudden, severe pain in the scrotum could be testicular torsion. Learn about symptoms and treatment for this health emergency.
Anorexia nervosa
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An eating disorder causing people to obsess about weight and what they eat.
Menopause
Disease | Updated on May 25, 2023
Find out about this biological change and its long-term health implications — and learn how to manage bothersome hot flashes and other menopause symptoms.
The reality of menopause weight gain
Article | Updated on July 8, 2023
Find out what causes menopause weight gain, and learn about ways you may be able to minimize it.
Progressive supranuclear palsy
Disease | Updated on February 13, 2024
Learn about this brain condition that affects your ability to walk, move your eyes, talk and eat.
Ascariasis
Disease | Updated on May 17, 2022
Learn more about the causes, treatment and prevention of this roundworm infection.
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