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Trigger finger
Disease | Updated on December 3, 2022
In this condition, a finger gets stuck in a bent position and may straighten suddenly with a snap. It happens most often in women over the age of 50.
Rheumatoid arthritis: Can it affect the eyes?
Answer | Updated on May 20, 2021
Although rheumatoid arthritis is primarily a joint disease, it occasionally affects the eyes.
Syphilis
Disease | Updated on October 7, 2023
Understand how this infectious disease spreads, what you can do to prevent it and how it's treated.
Video: Radiofrequency ablation of the esophagus
Video | Updated on October 12, 2023
This video animation shows use of radiofrequency energy in treatment (ablation) of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer.
Smokeless tobacco products
Article | Updated on August 31, 2023
Learn the risks of using products such as chewing tobacco, snuff and snus.
Interstitial lung disease
Disease | Updated on April 25, 2023
In interstitial lung disease, progressive lung can cause permanent breathing problems. Learn the causes, including many toxins in the environment.
Cough
Symptom | Updated on June 13, 2020
Cough: Symptom — Your body's response when something irritates your throat or airways and possible causes of this symptom.
When cancer returns: How to cope with cancer recurrence
Article | Updated on November 30, 2023
Learn what cancer recurrence means, and find out what you can do to cope when cancer returns.
Cancer treatment myths: Any truth to these common beliefs?
Article | Updated on March 8, 2024
Can a positive attitude cure cancer? Find out the truth behind this and other common cancer treatment myths.
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Disease | Updated on August 12, 2023
Learn about these cancers that start in the hormone-producing cells of the pancreas. Explore innovative treatments, including the Whipple procedure and PRRT.
Cold and flu viruses: How long can they live outside the body?
Answer | Updated on February 24, 2024
Some viruses are more resilient than you may think. Learn more about how they spread and how to protect yourself.
Sundowning: Late-day confusion
Answer | Updated on March 26, 2024
Sundowning isn't a disease. It's a symptom that often occurs in people with dementia.
Flu shots: Especially important if you have heart disease
Article | Updated on October 12, 2022
A yearly flu vaccine is recommended for anyone with heart disease. Find out why.
Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers
Article | Updated on March 7, 2024
The foods you eat can help improve your cholesterol. Here are some top choices.
Statins: Are these cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you?
Article | Updated on March 6, 2024
Learn more about the risks and benefits of taking cholesterol-lowering medicines before deciding if they're right for you.
HDL cholesterol: How to boost your 'good' cholesterol
Article | Updated on November 3, 2022
Generally, people who have naturally higher levels of HDL cholesterol are at lower risk of heart attack and stroke.
Strategies to prevent heart disease
Article | Updated on August 17, 2023
Learn strategies you can practice now to protect your heart.
Rhabdomyolysis from statins: What's the risk?
Answer | Updated on November 17, 2022
Rhabdomyolysis is a rare but potentially life-threatening side effect of statins.
Cardiac asthma: What causes it?
Answer | Updated on January 6, 2024
Wheezing isn't always due to true asthma. Sometimes it's a sign of heart failure. Know the difference.
Sprain: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on March 8, 2024
How to give first aid for a sprain.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Signs and symptoms of syphilis
Video | Updated on March 24, 2023
Learn about the symptoms and stages of syphilis.
Home birth: Know the pros and cons
Article | Updated on July 22, 2022
Understand the possible risks and how to plan and prepare for a home birth.
1st trimester pregnancy: What to expect
Article | Updated on February 27, 2024
The first few months of being pregnant can bring physical and emotional changes, such as breast tenderness, nausea, anxiety and excitement.
Vaginal tears in childbirth
Article | Updated on August 15, 2023
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. Learn about different kinds of vaginal tears and how they can be treated.
Breast pain
Disease | Updated on February 9, 2023
Learn about possible causes and treatments for breast pain, along with self-care remedies that may help keep you comfortable when breast pain flares.
Chronic pelvic pain
Disease | Updated on February 28, 2024
Ongoing pain in the pelvis can be a symptom of another disease or a condition in its own right. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated.
Invasive lobular carcinoma
Disease | Updated on May 18, 2022
Breast cancer that begins in the milk-producing glands of the breast is uncommon. Learn what sets lobular carcinoma apart from other breast cancer types.
Postpartum preeclampsia
Disease | Updated on August 17, 2021
Learn about this rare condition that's typically associated with pregnancy, but that can occur after delivery, too. Untreated, it can lead to serious complications.
Vaginal bleeding after sex
Symptom | Updated on October 20, 2023
This symptom might not require a checkup. But if you've gone through menopause, contact your health care team to find out the cause of bleeding from the vagina.
Vaginal bleeding
Symptom | Updated on May 2, 2023
Bleeding from your vagina that's different from your period might signal a problem. Learn about possible causes and when you should see a doctor.
Factor V Leiden
Disease | Updated on August 23, 2022
This inherited clotting disorder can increase your chance of developing abnormal blood clots, most commonly in your legs or lungs.
Beta blockers
Article | Updated on August 22, 2023
Find out how beta blockers lower blood pressure and when your doctor might recommend one of these medicines.
Diabetic coma
Disease | Updated on August 11, 2022
iabetic coma is a life-threatening disorder that can happen when blood sugar is very high or very low. Learn about its causes, treatment and prevention.
Alcohol: Does it affect blood pressure?
Answer | Updated on October 20, 2022
Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure to unhealthy levels.
High blood pressure and cold remedies: Which are safe?
Answer | Updated on April 12, 2023
Among cold medicines, decongestants cause the most concern for people who have high blood pressure.
Free blood pressure machines: Are they accurate?
Answer | Updated on April 28, 2022
Results from free blood pressure monitoring machines aren't always accurate.
Black eye: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on August 16, 2022
How to recognize and provide first aid for a black eye.
Pemphigus
Disease | Updated on September 27, 2022
Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment and self-care tips for this group of rare conditions that causes blisters and sores on the skin or mucous membranes.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Disease | Updated on January 7, 2023
Learn more about the causes of this rare disorder of the skin and mucous membranes, its early signs, and whether it's preventable.
HCG diet: Is it safe and effective?
Answer | Updated on December 15, 2021
Is the HCG diet a safe way to shed pounds?
Ovarian cancer
Disease | Updated on May 9, 2023
Learn more about cancer of the ovaries, including symptoms and treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy and targeted therapy.
Soft tissue sarcoma
Disease | Updated on April 27, 2023
This rare type of cancer can begin in the muscles, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons and the lining of joints. Treatment usually includes surgery.
Spermatocele
Disease | Updated on March 31, 2022
Learn more about this noncancerous testicular disorder that may require surgery if it's causing discomfort. But, the condition often needs no treatment.
Thumb arthritis
Disease | Updated on June 16, 2022
This common condition can cause pain and mobility issues, making simple tasks difficult. Treatment may include medications, splints and sometimes surgery.
Deep brain stimulation
TestProcedure | Updated on September 19, 2023
Learn how electrical stimulation of the brain can be used to treat conditions such as epilepsy and Parkinson's disease.
Skin biopsy
TestProcedure | Updated on April 4, 2023
Learn when this test is helpful in diagnosing or treating skin conditions and what to expect during the procedure.
Breast MRI
TestProcedure | Updated on September 22, 2023
Learn more about how this imaging test helps diagnose cancer and when it's used.
Nondirected living-donor transplant
TestProcedure | Updated on May 4, 2022
Nondirected living donor — Find out what becoming a good Samaritan (nondirected) living organ donor means to transplantation.
Donor nephrectomy
TestProcedure | Updated on January 11, 2024
In this surgical procedure, a healthy kidney is removed from a living donor for transplant into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly.
Coronary angiogram
TestProcedure | Updated on December 6, 2023
Learn more about this heart disease test that uses X-ray imaging to see the heart's blood vessels.
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
TestProcedure | Updated on November 16, 2022
This minimally invasive surgical procedure is used to diagnose and treat problems in the chest, such as with the lungs, esophagus, thymus gland and heart.
Annuloplasty
TestProcedure | Updated on March 19, 2022
If you have a leaky heart valve, this procedure to repair a ring around the valve may be recommended. Learn when and how it's done.
Implantable loop recorder: A heart monitoring device
TestProcedure | Updated on February 28, 2023
Learn how this implanted device records your heartbeat and know when you might need one.
Positron emission tomography scan
TestProcedure | Updated on April 18, 2023
Learn how this imaging scan can play an important role in early detection of health problems, such as cancer, heart disease and brain disorders.
Ankle pain
Symptom | Updated on April 4, 2023
Learn about the possible causes of this type of pain and what to do about it.
Prescription weight-loss drugs
Article | Updated on October 29, 2022
Thinking about weight-loss drugs? Find out if one of them could help you.
How opioid use disorder occurs
Article | Updated on November 29, 2023
Opioids act on the brain in powerful and potentially dangerous ways. Find out why no one is safe from opioid use disorder and learn what raises the risk.
Pain medicines after surgery
Article | Updated on February 20, 2024
Pain medicines and anesthesia can control pain after surgery and lead to faster healing.
Colon cancer screening: Weighing the options
Article | Updated on December 6, 2022
Find out more about the pros and cons of specific tests used for colon cancer screening, including colonoscopy, stool DNA test and virtual colonoscopy.
Gastric bypass diet: What to eat after the surgery
Article | Updated on December 1, 2023
Wondering what your diet will be like after your surgery? Learn which foods will help you heal and lose weight safely.
Tooth loss: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on February 2, 2018
If your tooth gets knocked out, handle it by the top or crown only, and take immediate steps so your tooth can be saved and successfully implanted.
Dense breast tissue: What it means to have dense breasts
Article | Updated on March 9, 2024
Find out what it means if your mammogram report says you have dense breast tissue. Learn about additional breast cancer screening tests to consider.
TMJ disorders
Disease | Updated on December 28, 2018
Treatment options for pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement can include pain management, medical therapies and surgery.
Floor of the mouth cancer
Disease | Updated on October 14, 2023
Learn about the symptoms of this type of cancer that forms under the tongue. Floor of the mouth cancer treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Lip cancer
Disease | Updated on November 28, 2023
Lip cancer often appears as a sore on your lip that doesn't heal. Learn about lip cancer treatments, including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Radiation enteritis
Disease | Updated on May 21, 2022
This complication of radiation therapy for cancer can cause stomach pain, vomiting or diarrhea. For most people, symptoms go away within weeks.
Pelvic organ prolapse
Disease | Updated on February 16, 2024
Learn about treatment choices for this condition, including surgical and nonsurgical options.
Azoospermia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A complete absence of sperm from the fluid ejaculated during orgasm (semen).
Retractile testicle
Disease | Updated on February 23, 2024
Find out about this condition that allows the testicle to move between the scrotum and groin.
Testicular microlithiasis: Is it linked with testicular cancer?
Answer | Updated on September 26, 2023
A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses the relationship between testicular microlithiasis and testicular cancer.
Bladder outlet obstruction: Causes in men?
Answer | Updated on May 20, 2023
Find out more about the causes of male bladder outlet obstruction and possible next steps.
Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Disease | Updated on January 25, 2023
This mental health disorder includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.
Adjustment disorders
Disease | Updated on July 6, 2023
These are unhealthy reactions to stress that involve emotions and behavior. The response to stress is much more intense than would usually be expected.
Coping with anxiety: Can diet make a difference?
Answer | Updated on May 24, 2017
Coping with anxiety is a challenge. Eating habits may play a role.
CT coronary angiogram
TestProcedure | Updated on May 6, 2022
Learn about the risks and results of this imaging test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to your heart.
Thyroidectomy
TestProcedure | Updated on September 3, 2022
Learn what to expect during this surgery — a procedure that involves removing all or part of your thyroid gland.
Sentinel node biopsy
TestProcedure | Updated on December 13, 2022
Learn what to expect during this procedure to remove lymph nodes for testing. The results can show whether cancer has spread.
Cornea transplant
TestProcedure | Updated on November 3, 2022
This procedure uses donor tissue to restore vision and reduce pain from cornea disease. Our overview helps you understand the risks and benefits of this sight-saving operation.
Blood and bone marrow stem cell donation
TestProcedure | Updated on May 25, 2022
Learn what these donations involve and what the risks are.
Chest X-rays
TestProcedure | Updated on March 5, 2022
Learn what these chest images can show your doctor and what conditions they may uncover.
Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) tests
TestProcedure | Updated on July 24, 2018
CYP450 tests may help determine how your body metabolizes an antidepressant based on how genes affect your body's response to medication.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
TestProcedure | Updated on October 12, 2018
ECT can provide rapid, significant improvements in people who have severe symptoms of depression, mania, catatonia or other mental health disorders.
HPV test
TestProcedure | Updated on October 28, 2023
The HPV test can help identify your risk of cervical cancer. Learn more about how to prepare and what your results may mean.
Laminectomy
TestProcedure | Updated on June 30, 2022
Removing the rear part of a vertebra (lamina) creates extra space in the spinal canal and can relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.
Urethritis
Topic | Updated on February 21, 2024
Swelling and irritation of the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
Vasculitis
Topic | Updated on June 30, 2023
A swelling of the blood vessels that causes changes in the blood vessel walls.
Whiplash
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A neck injury that can occur when the head suddenly moves backward and then forward.
Vertigo
Topic | Updated on November 9, 2022
The sudden sense of spinning or the inside of the head spinning.
Palpitations
Topic | Updated on December 15, 2023
A feeling that the heart is racing, pounding, fluttering or skipping a beat. Can be caused by stress, exercise, medicines or a health condition.
Abdominal pain
Topic | Updated on May 26, 2018
Pain from inside the abdomen or the outer muscle wall, ranging from mild and temporary to severe and requiring emergency care.
Dysphagia
Topic | Updated on May 26, 2018
Difficulty swallowing foods or liquids, arising from the throat or esophagus, ranging from mild difficulty to complete and painful blockage.
Apathy
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Feeling indifferent or lacking emotion, often a sign of depression or misuse of alcohol or drugs.
Dysuria
Topic | Updated on May 20, 2023
The medical term for pain while passing urine, which can have many treatable causes.
Mydriasis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Dilated pupils, which may occur normally or in response to a trauma, illness, or drugs.
Muscle pain
Topic | Updated on May 24, 2023
Soreness and achiness in the muscles that can range from mild to severe.
Dyspareunia
Topic | Updated on February 25, 2023
Genital pain that happens just before, during or after sex.
Periorbital puffiness
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Swelling or puffiness around the eye area.
Eructation
Topic | Updated on May 26, 2018
Excess gas in the stomach or upper intestine released from the mouth, also known as burping or belching.
Xerosis
Topic | Updated on August 31, 2023
A condition that makes the skin look and feel rough, itchy, flaky or scaly.
Akathisia
Topic | Updated on May 24, 2018
A feeling of muscle quivering, restlessness, and inability to sit still, sometimes a side effect of antipsychotic or antidepressant medication.
Purpura
Topic | Updated on September 23, 2023
A condition in which small blood vessels leak blood into the skin, joints, intestines, or organs, that may be caused by certain disorders or aging.
Blurred vision
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Decreased clarity or sharpness in vision.
Heel pain
Topic | Updated on May 12, 2023
Soreness on the back or the underside of the heel that may make walking uncomfortable or difficult.
Hypokalemia
Topic | Updated on June 24, 2023
A low level of the electrolyte potassium in the blood. Potassium is important to the proper functioning of nerve and muscles cells, particularly heart muscle cells.
Callus
Topic | Updated on October 26, 2023
Thickened layers of skin, often on the hands or feet.
Azotemia
Topic | Updated on September 28, 2023
Elevated levels of certain waste products in the blood.
Hunger
Topic | Updated on December 15, 2023
The sense of an empty stomach that may prompt increased appetite or craving for food.
Boredom
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
The state of feeling disinterested in one's surroundings, having nothing to do, or feeling that life is dull.
Appetite loss
Topic | Updated on February 28, 2024
Not feeling hungry nor wanting to eat.
Dysautonomia
Topic | Updated on May 24, 2018
A dysfunction of the nerves that regulate nonvoluntary body functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and sweating.
Antisocial behavior
Topic | Updated on May 26, 2018
A dysfunction of a person's ways of thinking, perceiving situations, and relating to others.
Hyperventilation
Topic | Updated on May 26, 2018
Rapid or deep breathing.
Vasodilation
Topic | Updated on August 18, 2023
A widening of blood vessels, usually near the surface of skin, leading to increased blood flow with flushing or warmth.
Dryness
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Decreased moisture in the body.
Scar
Topic | Updated on November 1, 2023
A growth of tissue marking the spot where skin has healed after an injury.
Passive-aggressive behavior
Topic | Updated on March 27, 2024
A pattern of indirectly expressing negative feelings instead of openly addressing them.
Family planning: Get the facts about pregnancy spacing
Article | Updated on December 2, 2022
Consider the risks of timing pregnancies too close together or too far apart.
Mental health: What's normal, what's not
Article | Updated on December 14, 2021
Normal mental health vs. mental illness — Find out how mental disorders are defined and diagnosed.
Sex during pregnancy: What's OK, what's not
Article | Updated on July 22, 2022
Questions about sex during pregnancy? Here's what you need to know.
Erectile dysfunction: Nonoral treatments
Article | Updated on June 21, 2023
Get the facts about shots, penis pumps and other ED treatments that don't involve taking medicine by mouth.
Carbohydrates: How carbs fit into a healthy diet
Article | Updated on March 22, 2022
See why carbohydrates are important for your health and learn which ones to choose.
Ultrasound
TestProcedure | Updated on April 30, 2022
This imaging method uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your body. Learn how it works and how it’s used.
Larynx and trachea transplant
TestProcedure | Updated on October 20, 2022
A larynx or trachea transplant may help people who have severe damage to their throat. It may result in the ability to breathe through the mouth, swallow better and speak.
ENA test
TestProcedure | Updated on June 23, 2023
The extractable nuclear antigen panel, known as the ENA test, panel is a blood test. It is done to look for antibodies associated with certain autoimmune diseases.
Video: How a stem cell transplant works
Video | Updated on September 27, 2019
During stem cell transplant treatment for cancer, healthy stem cells migrate to your bone marrow.
Video: Mitral valve repair surgery
Video | Updated on August 3, 2022
Watch this video to see how doctors do mitral valve repair surgery.
Acute renal failure
Topic | Updated on March 28, 2024
A condition in which the kidneys suddenly lose their ability to filter waste products from blood.
Addison's disease
Topic | Updated on August 16, 2023
An illness that happens when the body doesn't make enough of certain hormones.
African trypanosomiasis
Topic | Updated on March 15, 2024
A disease caused by infection with a parasite spread through a tsetse fly bite.
Altitude sickness
Topic | Updated on March 28, 2024
Feeling sick from lower oxygen levels after arriving at a high altitude.
Anal cancer
Topic | Updated on November 29, 2023
A type of cancer that occurs in the anal canal, a short tube at the end of the rectum.
Androgenic alopecia
Topic | Updated on January 19, 2024
Hair loss from the scalp, causing baldness.
Aneurysm
Topic | Updated on February 6, 2020
A ballooning and weakened area in an artery.
Antiphospholipid syndrome
Topic | Updated on July 22, 2023
A condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks normal proteins in the blood.
Anxiety disorder
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A mental condition in which excessive, ongoing worry interferes with regular activities.
Aplastic anemia
Topic | Updated on December 14, 2023
A rare and serious condition in which the body stops making enough new blood cells.
Appendix cancer
Topic | Updated on August 8, 2023
Cancer of the finger-shaped pouch attached to the colon, called the appendix.
Balanitis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Inflammation of the foreskin and head of the penis.
Blepharitis
Topic | Updated on March 6, 2024
Swelling and irritation of the eyelid that affects the eyelashes or tear production.
Brain death
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which there's no measurable activity in the brain and brainstem.
Brain tumor
Topic | Updated on March 14, 2024
A cancerous or noncancerous growth of cells in or near the brain.
Burkitt's lymphoma
Topic | Updated on March 13, 2024
A fast-growing cancer of the body's germ-fighting system, also called the lymphatic system.
Carcinoid tumor
Topic | Updated on March 7, 2024
A slow-growing cancer that can start in different places in the body.
Liver hemangioma
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A noncancerous mass in the liver.
Chagas disease
Topic | Updated on November 15, 2019
An infectious disease caused by a parasite found in the feces of the triatomine bug.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A group of hereditary disorders that damage the nerves in the arms and legs.
Chikungunya
Topic | Updated on March 4, 2023
A viral infection from a mosquito bite.
Colorectal cancer
Topic | Updated on February 16, 2024
A cancer of the colon or rectum, which may begin as noncancerous polyps.
Epididymitis
Topic | Updated on December 12, 2023
Swelling of the tube at the back of a testicle that stores and carries sperm.
Erythema multiforme minor
Topic | Updated on November 7, 2023
A skin condition mostly due to an infection.
Esophageal cancer
Topic | Updated on March 16, 2024
Cancer of the tube that runs from the throat to the stomach, called the esophagus.
Gallstone
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A hardened deposit of fluid in the gallbladder, a small organ under the liver.
Gangrene
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Dead tissue caused by an infection or lack of blood flow.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Digestive disease in which stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining.
Gastrointestinal stroma tumor
Topic | Updated on March 16, 2024
A digestive tract cancer that most often occurs in the stomach or small intestine.
Genital herpes
Topic | Updated on January 3, 2024
A common sexually transmitted infection that often spreads by skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity.
Goiter
Topic | Updated on March 14, 2023
A goiter is the irregular growth of the thyroid gland.
Gonorrhea
Topic | Updated on March 9, 2024
An illness caused by infection with bacteria and spread mainly by contact with genitals or body fluids.
Hashimoto's disease
Topic | Updated on March 15, 2023
A disorder that happens when the immune system attacks the thyroid gland.
Hip tendinitis
Topic | Updated on August 12, 2023
Swelling of the tissues, called tendons, that connect muscle to the bone in the hip joint.
Hypocalcemia
Topic | Updated on January 23, 2024
A condition in which the blood has too little calcium.
Hypovolemia
Topic | Updated on November 29, 2023
A condition in which the liquid portion of the blood, called plasma, is too low.
Ingrown hair
Topic | Updated on November 7, 2023
A shaved or tweezed hair that grows back into the skin, causing swelling.
Insect bites
Topic | Updated on January 19, 2024
The bite of an insect, such as a bee or mosquito, which usually causes mild symptoms.
Labyrinthitis
Topic | Updated on February 28, 2023
Swelling of the inner ear that can cause problems with hearing and balance.
Lactose intolerance
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
The inability to fully digest sugar (lactose) in dairy products.
Leukoplakia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Thickened, white patches inside the mouth.
Lipoma
Topic | Updated on November 7, 2023
A fatty lump most often between the skin and muscle.
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Topic | Updated on January 4, 2020
Bleeding from the small intestine, large intestine, rectum or anus.
Meniere's disease
Topic | Updated on January 18, 2023
An inner ear disease that can cause a spinning feeling, ringing in the ear and trouble hearing.
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Topic | Updated on March 6, 2024
A cancer that starts in the area behind the nose and above the back of the throat, called the nasopharynx.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A life-threatening nervous system reaction to certain drugs.
Orchitis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Inflammation of 1 or both testicles.
Osteomyelitis
Topic | Updated on July 6, 2023
An infection in a bone.
Peptic ulcer
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A sore that develops on the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine.
Perianal abscess
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A collection of pus in the tissue around the anus and rectum.
Plantar wart
Topic | Updated on February 7, 2024
Hard, grainy growths that appear on the heels or balls of the feet.
Pneumothorax
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A collapsed lung.
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or seeing a terrifying event.
Prediabetes
Topic | Updated on March 7, 2023
A blood sugar level that is higher than what's considered healthy, but not high enough to be type 2 diabetes.
Priapism
Topic | Updated on February 27, 2024
An erection of the penis that lasts too long, most often without sexual arousal.
Q fever
Topic | Updated on March 8, 2023
An infection caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Topic | Updated on May 11, 2023
A chronic inflammatory disorder usually affecting small joints in the hands and feet.
Schizophrenia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A brain disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally, such as hallucinations.
Sciatica
Topic | Updated on July 6, 2023
Pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs down each leg from the lower back.
Sjogren's syndrome
Topic | Updated on January 28, 2023
An immune system illness that mainly causes dry eyes and dry mouth.
SLAP tear
Topic | Updated on December 12, 2023
An injury to the ring of fibrous tissue around the socket of the shoulder joint.
Spinal cord injury
Topic | Updated on September 6, 2023
Damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal.
Staph infection
Topic | Updated on March 12, 2024
Illness caused by infection with staphylococcus bacteria.
Stenosis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An abnormal narrowing of an open space in the body, such as a blood vessel.
Swine influenza
Topic | Updated on October 13, 2023
An infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by a virus. Swine influenza is also called swine flu or H1N1.
Tension headache
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A mild to moderate pain often described as feeling like a tight band around the head.
Thrombosis
Topic | Updated on January 8, 2020
The development of a mass of clumped blood (blood clot) in a blood vessel.
Thyroid disease
Topic | Updated on April 8, 2023
Any problem with the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck, called the thyroid.
Trichinosis
Topic | Updated on October 14, 2023
A type of roundworm infection.
Trochanteric bursitis
Topic | Updated on July 7, 2023
Inflammation of a major fluid-filled sac in the hip.
Tilt table test
TestProcedure | Updated on May 21, 2022
Learn how this test may help you find the cause of unexplained episodes of fainting.
Ulnar nerve entrapment
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which the long nerve in the arm gets compressed or irritated.
Blood glucose meter: How to choose
Article | Updated on December 14, 2023
Read tips on finding a blood glucose meter that fits your needs and lifestyle.
Depression in women: Understanding the gender gap
Article | Updated on January 29, 2019
Women are diagnosed with depression more often than men are. Discover what factors may contribute to that increased risk.
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