Diseases & Conditions

Learn about this injury that affects one of the main ligaments in your knee and most commonly occurs during sports such as soccer and football.

With this condition, which can occur after a major illness or injury, fluid builds up in the lungs' air sacs so that less oxygen reaches the blood.

An aneurysm in the lower part of the aorta can grow slowly and silently. Know the symptoms of this dangerous condition and the treatment.

This type of seizure produces symptoms such as a vacant stare, lip smacking and eyelid fluttering.

Learn about the causes of and treatment for this condition that causes dark, velvety patches in folds of the skin.

In this condition, the muscles in the esophagus don't relax, preventing food and drink from moving into the stomach. Learn more about this rare digestive disorder.

Achilles tendinitis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this overuse injury.

An Achilles tendon rupture is an injury that is usually painful and likely to affect your ability to walk. Surgical repair is sometimes necessary.

Learn more about this common skin condition, including causes, treatments and simple skin care steps you can do at home to help control it.

This noncancerous tumor can sometimes grow on the nerve in the head that affects hearing and balance.

An excess of growth hormone causes the bones to keep growing, which can lead to a number of serious complications if left untreated.

Find out more about this skin condition that causes a rough, scaly patch after years of ultraviolet exposure from the sun or indoor tanning.

Know the symptoms, causes and treatment of this heart condition. The term refers to many conditions that cause sudden, low blood flow to the heart.

Know the possible symptoms of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a rare but serious condition that affects young children.

Learn what happens when the kidneys suddenly stop working, what causes this condition and how it's treated.

A rapid loss of liver function can happen in people who don't even have liver disease. Find out about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this serious medical emergency.

Learn about this cancer that forms in the blood and bone marrow. Treatments include medications and bone marrow transplant.

Learn about this cancer that forms in the blood and bone marrow. Treatments include medicines and bone marrow transplant, also called stem cell transplant.

Learn the latest ways to treat and prevent the stuffy nose and head pain that can come with this condition.

Learn about this rare but serious condition of the adrenal glands that's treated by replacing hormones the body needs.

Displaced endometrial tissue from adenomyosis can cause an enlarged uterus and painful, heavy periods.

These are unhealthy reactions to stress that involve emotions and behavior. The response to stress is much more intense than would usually be expected.

Learn about this rare cancer that begins in the adrenal glands. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, including adrenalectomy.

Find out about diagnosis and treatment of adrenoleukodystrophy — a hereditary disorder that affects the brain, nervous system and adrenal gland.

Learn about symptoms, complications and treatment of this inflammatory disorder.

This mental health disorder includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.

Learn more about the harmless dark spots on your skin that tend to appear as you age, especially in areas exposed to the sun. Treatment is available.

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid public places or situations where you might feel panicked, trapped, helpless or embarrassed.

That fullness in your ear when on an airplane that's climbing or descending results from uneven air pressure between your middle ear and the environment.

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.

Having an immediate reaction after drinking alcohol, such as a stuffy nose and skin flushing, might indicate alcohol intolerance.

This condition is due to drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short time. It is serious and can be deadly. Here's what to do in an emergency.

Unhealthy alcohol use ranges from mild to severe, including alcoholism and binge drinking, putting health and safety at risk. Early treatment is important.

Heavy drinking over years can damage the liver.

Allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe, even life-threatening. Find out what treatments and prevention tips can help.

An allergic reaction to meat-based meals had researchers stumped — until they connected the condition to bites from certain ticks.

Understand more about this brain disease that is the most common cause of dementia. Also learn about new tests and medicines.

Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this rare, noncancerous (benign) tumor that develops in the jaw.

Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) may be linked to an underlying, treatable problem. Learn about amenorrhea causes and when to seek help.

Read about what can cause memory loss and learn steps you can take to manage it.

Learn more about the causes, diagnosis and treatments for cancer of the ampulla of Vater.

This rare disease can affect different organs in different people. Find out how early and accurate diagnosis can lead to better outcomes.

This progressive nervous system disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, destroys nerve cells.

Learn about this cancer that affects the anal canal and causes bleeding and pain. Treatment is usually with a combination of radiation and chemotherapy.

Learn what causes a tear in the anus and how to prevent or treat this often painful condition.

Learn about the causes, treatment and self-care tips for this common, sometimes embarrassing condition.

Anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction, is an emergency. Learn who's at risk, what to watch for and what to do when it occurs.

Having too few healthy red blood cells causes tiredness and weakness. There are many types of this condition.

Learn about this genetic disorder that causes developmental delays, problems with speech and other symptoms.

Learn about a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. This chest pain is a symptom of heart disease.

Learn about this rare cancer that begins in the blood vessels and lymph vessels. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Learn about this inflammatory disease that can cause some of the vertebrae in the spine to fuse over time.

People with this eating disorder have a very low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a flawed way of seeing their body.

Anorgasmia is regular difficulty having an orgasm after plenty of sexual stimulation. It affects many women, causing distress.

Anterior prolapse happens when the pelvic floor muscles weaken and the bladder pushes into the top front part of your vagina. Learn how it's treated.

Learn about the symptoms and risks of anthrax, a rare but deadly bacterial disease that's been used in bioterrorism.

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.

Learn about causes and treatment of this blood disorder that mainly affects women and may cause blood clots and miscarriages.

This includes ignoring right and wrong, lying, treating others harshly, and not caring about hurting others. Charm or wit is used to manipulate others.

Learn the symptoms of this mental health condition, and ways to manage worry and fear that interfere with your daily activities.

This life-threatening condition occurs when blood leaks through a tear in the body's main artery (aorta). Know the symptoms and how it's treated.

Learn more about diseases that affect the valve between the heart's main pumping chamber and the body's main artery.

Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this condition in which the heart's aortic valve doesn't close tightly.

This type of heart valve disease reduces or blocks blood flow from the heart to the body. Know the symptoms and how it's treated.

Some conditions, including stroke or head injury, can seriously affect a person's ability to communicate. Learn about this communication disorder and its care.

Your body stops producing enough new blood cells in this rare and serious condition, possibly causing fatigue, higher risk of infections and uncontrolled bleeding.

Is it just a bellyache or something more serious? Find out about the symptoms and treatment for inflammation of the appendix.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for hardening of the arteries.

Irregular connections between arteries and veins may cause certain complications. Learn more about the causes and possible treatment options.

In this condition, a tangle of blood vessels affects the flow of blood and oxygen. Treatment can help.

Learn about how different types of arthritis affect joints in different ways, along with how to get relief from arthritis pain.

Exposure to asbestos fibers causes this chronic lung disease. It may be decades before signs and symptoms such as shortness of breath and coughing appear.

Learn more about the causes, treatment and prevention of this roundworm infection.

This fungal lung infection is caused by inhaling certain mold spores. It may be serious in those with asthma or other chronic lung diseases.

Find out what can trigger asthma and how to relieve your symptoms and breathe easier.

Learn how to recognize when you need to use quick-relief treatment or get emergency care.

Imperfect curvature of your eye can cause blurred distance and near vision. Learn about this common and treatable eye condition.

Learn about this type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord.

Often caused by an underlying condition, this loss of muscle control and coordination can impact movement, speech and swallowing.

Atelectasis means a collapse of the whole lung or an area of the lung. It's one of the most common breathing complications after surgery.

Learn about the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of this common fungal skin infection.

Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of this itchy rash that most often begins before age 5, is persistent, and has periods of clearing and relapse.

A fast, pounding heartbeat could be due to AFib, a type of heart rhythm problem. Know the warning signs and when treatment is needed.

This heart problem that is present at birth causes a hole between the heart's upper chambers. It can be treated.

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.

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.

This most common type of supraventricular tachycardia, a type of irregular heartbeat, tends to occur in young women. Know the symptoms and treatment.

This condition affects children, and may continue into adulthood. It can include difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.

In this rare condition, a baby's genitals are not clearly male or female. Genitals may not be fully developed or the baby may have features of more than one sex.

Learn how a diagnosis of atypical lobular hyperplasia or atypical ductal hyperplasia affects your risk of breast cancer and what you can do.

This type of hearing loss involves the brain. Learn about ways that can help people with the condition hear better.

Autism spectrum disorder is a serious condition related to brain development that impairs the ability to communicate and interact with others.

This type of hepatitis happens when the immune system attacks the liver with destructive antibodies. Immune-suppressing medicine is the main treatment.

Autoimmune pancreatitis is a relatively uncommon disease of the pancreas that may be mistaken for pancreatic cancer.

Damage to the nerves that control involuntary body functions, such as blood pressure and digestion, results in autonomic neuropathy.

A broken bone or dislocated joint can block blood flow to the bone, causing bone tissue to die.

Baby acne — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatment of this newborn complexion problem.

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help. Home treatment and proper body mechanics often can treat back pain within a few weeks.

Learn about symptoms, treatments and prevention of this common vaginal condition.

This condition, also called halitosis, most often is caused by certain foods, health conditions and habits. Learn how to treat and prevent it.

Learn about causes, treatments and self care for bags under eyes, which become more common as you age.

This fluid-filled cyst occurs behind the knee and can be caused by arthritis or a cartilage tear. Treating the cause usually provides relief.

Learn about the causes and treatments of conditions that leave you feeling dizzy or unsteady.

Barrett's esophagus, which is linked to chronic heartburn, can turn into cancer of the esophagus. Learn about treatment.

A Bartholin's cyst is a fluid-filled lump near the vaginal opening. It's rarely serious, but when infected, it can be painful.

Learn about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common skin cancer that often occurs on the head and neck.

Learn about causes and treatments of bed-wetting, including moisture alarms, bladder training and medicines.

Learn more about the symptoms, treatment, prevention of these parasitic insects and their bites.

These areas of damaged skin and tissue are caused by sustained pressure — often from a bed or wheelchair — that reduces blood flow to vulnerable areas of the body.

Learn about symptoms, treatment, self-care tips and prevention of bee stings, which in some people cause severe allergic reaction.

This rare disorder causes blood vessel inflammation throughout the body. Signs and symptoms depend on which parts of the body are affected.

Learn more about this condition that causes temporary facial paralysis. Find out why it happens and what to do about it.

Most of these tumors need no treatment, but some do. Learn about diagnosis and treatment options.

Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of intense dizziness episodes.

Learn more about the different types of tumors that grow on or around the nerves that link to the brain and spinal cord.

This common problem, also known as an enlarged prostate, can be treated.

This condition, present at birth, affects the valve between the lower left heart chamber and the body's main artery. Know the symptoms and treatment.

This digestive problem tends to develop in people who've had stomach surgery and sometimes contributes to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

People with this condition often don't feel able to stop eating and may eat larger than usual amounts of food. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

This mental health condition causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs, called mania, and lows, known as depression.

Flu viruses in other animals, such as birds, may be a risk to people. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment for bird flu in people.

This condition gives the tongue a dark, furry look. It results from a buildup of dead skin cells on the many tiny, rounded bumps on the tongue's surface.

Blood in the urine (hematuria) sometimes is a sign of bladder cancer. Learn about other bladder cancer signs and symptoms and explore treatment options.

This rare birth defect occurs when the bladder develops outside the fetus during pregnancy. The condition can be repaired with surgery.

Minerals in your urine can crystallize if you have trouble emptying your bladder completely, creating this potentially painful condition.

This microscopic organism is a parasite that can live in your digestive system. Whether it causes digestive problems isn't clear.

This often chronic eyelid condition can be difficult to treat. It might be uncomfortable, but it doesn't usually damage eyesight and isn't contagious.

Watery, irritated eyes may occur when your tears can't drain normally. Learn about this common eye condition that affects newborns and sometimes, adults.

Lots of things can cause bloody urine. Some are serious problems, and others are harmless. Find out why it's always important to get a checkup.

This mental disorder causes persistent, intense focus, shame and anxiety over perceived body defects, often resulting in many cosmetic procedures as a fix.

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.

Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of these painful pus-filled infections that cause bumps under your skin or leaking sores.

Bone cancer most commonly affects the long bones in the arms and legs. Some types happen mostly in children, while others affect mostly adults.

Learn about the symptoms and causes of cancer that spreads to the bones. Find out about treatments, including medications, radiation and surgery.

Joint damage due to osteoarthritis is the most common cause of these bony growths.

This mental health condition affects how you see yourself. It includes unstable and intense relationships, extreme emotions, and impulsiveness.

This rare but serious condition can be caused by bacteria that have contaminated food or a wound. Learn more about how to prevent botulism.

Learn about these nerve injuries that usually result from auto or motorcycle accidents, and find out which procedures can help restore arm function.

Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of a slower than typical heartbeat.

Tangled blood vessels in the brain affect typical blood flow in this rare condition. Learn more.

Learn about the symptoms that may occur when a thinning wall of a blood vessel in your brain bulges — and know when to get emergency care.

Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of cancers that spread to the brain (secondary, or metastatic, brain tumors).

Find out more about the different types, signs, symptoms and causes of brain tumors, which are growths of cells in the brain.

Learn about this common cancer, including information on prevention, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

A firm, round lump in breast tissue could be a fluid-filled cyst. Typically not cancerous, breast cysts often need no treatment.

Learn about possible causes and treatments for breast pain, along with self-care remedies that may help keep you comfortable when breast pain flares.

A simple misstep or twisting injury can cause bone fractures. Treatment depends on the exact site of injury and its severity.

Treatment depends on the site and severity of the injury. Simple breaks might be treated with a sling and ice. Complicated fractures may require surgery.

This common injury is usually the result of falling, playing sports or being in a traffic accident.

This injury is painful but rarely needs surgery for repair. Healing can take weeks to months.

You may be at higher risk of a broken hand if you participate in contact sports like football or hockey, or if you have a condition in which bones become thinner and more fragile (osteoporosis).

Learn more about this temporary heart muscle condition that can mimic a heart attack. It may be triggered by stressful events, such as a loved one's death.

Treatment of a broken leg depends on the location and severity of the injury. Surgical repair uses metal pins and plates to hold the fragments together.

A broken nose can cause pain, swelling and bruising around your nose and eyes. Surgery usually isn't necessary.

This common injury happens most often because of falls, car accidents or contact sports.

Pain when wearing shoes and difficulty walking can signal a broken toe — so see your health care provider to help it heal and ease pain.

The most common type of wrist fracture occurs when people try to catch themselves during a fall and land hard on an outstretched hand.

Infection in the small airways of the lungs is common in young kids and babies. Symptoms may include coughing, wheezing and trouble breathing.

The lining of the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs is inflamed. Signs and symptoms include cough, mucus, fatigue and chest discomfort.

Brucellosis is an infectious bacterial disease often spread via direct contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this heart rhythm condition that is sometimes inherited.

Bruxism is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth unconsciously when you're awake or while you're sleeping.

Read about this blood vessel disease that limits blood flow, especially to the hands and feet. Quitting smoking is the best treatment for this condition.

In this serious eating disorder, people lose control and eat large amounts of food. Then they get rid of it in unhealthy ways by purging, such as vomiting.

Learn about the symptoms, treatment and self-care strategies for the itchy blisters of this skin condition that affects older adults.

A delay or blockage in the heart's signaling pathways can interrupt the heartbeat and make it harder for the heart to pump blood.

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.

This burning sensation, without an obvious cause, may affect the tongue, gums, lips, cheeks, roof of your mouth or large areas of your mouth.

Learn about causes, symptoms, risk factors and complications of burns and how to prevent and treat them.

Bursitis is the painful inflammation of small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion the bones, tendons and muscles near your joints. Ice can ease symptoms.

Learn more about this diarrhea-causing infection that often occurs after antibiotic use. Many, but not all, people who get it are in health care facilities.

This ongoing lung disease limits airflow into and out of the lungs. This results in trouble breathing, cough with mucus and wheezing.

Cerebrospinal fluid leaks may start in the brain or spine, causing headaches, dizziness and other symptoms.

Learn more about this uncommon condition that affects small blood vessels and skin tissues, causing painful skin ulcers.

Find out the basics about cancer, including symptoms, causes and treatments. Learn steps you can take to prevent cancer.

Canker sore — Learn about the causes, treatment and prevention of this painful mouth sore.

This gas has no color, odor or taste. It can be deadly. Learn how to prevent it.

Find out about skin flushing and other symptoms of this syndrome caused by a rare cancer called a carcinoid tumor.

Learn about these slow-growing cancers that usually begin in the digestive system or in the lungs. Treatments include peptide receptor radionuclide therapy.

In this type of cancer, healthcare professionals aren't sure where the cancer began. Treatments include chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

Most often the result of a severe heart attack, this rare condition can be deadly if not treated immediately.

This disease of the heart muscle makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. Learn the different types and how they're treated.

Learn about this condition that can lead to a stroke, how it's treated and ways to prevent it.

Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this common nerve condition affecting the hand and arm.

Are things starting to look fuzzy or blurry? Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for this common eye condition.

Understand the symptoms that may occur when blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord are tightly packed and contain slow-moving blood.

These areas in the hard surface of your teeth are tiny openings or holes due to damage from tooth decay. This can lead to pain, infection and tooth loss.

In this digestive condition, gluten in food damages the small intestine, making it hard to absorb nutrients and causing a variety of symptoms.

Learn more about this common skin condition that causes dimpling of the thighs and buttocks. Treatment may result in temporary improvement.

Find out more about this potentially serious skin infection and how a few simple skin care tips can help prevent it.

Several types of this condition affect the blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord.

Find out how a mix-up in brain signals can affect your breathing during sleep, and learn how this breathing disorder can be treated.

Learn about this group of conditions that affect movement. It's caused by damage to the developing brain, usually before birth.

Screening with Pap tests can reduce the risk of this cancer that begins in the cervix. Learn more about symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.

This rare movement disorder causes neck muscles to contract involuntarily. This can make your head twist or turn into often painful positions.

As people age, the spinal disks in the neck shrink and bone spurs often develop. If symptoms occur, nonsurgical treatments are usually effective.

Sexually transmitted infections are often the reason why a woman develops inflammation of the cervix, which can cause abnormal discharge and bleeding.

Learn more about this inflammatory, infectious disease caused by a parasite and found in the feces of the triatomine bug.

Learn how to spot the symptoms and how doctors treat this group of peripheral nerve disorders.

Learn about the memory and thinking changes that sometimes happen during and after cancer treatment. Find out about chemo brain treatments and ways to cope.

Pain in the chest has many possible causes — and some are serious. Here's why it's so important to see a healthcare professional about chest pain.

Learn about this brain condition in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal.

Learn more about preventing this once-common childhood illness. Also, find out how to recognize and manage it.

Learn how to prevent and treat this seasonal skin condition that causes injury to unprotected skin of young women when it's cold but not freezing.

Child abuse includes physical, sexual, emotional and medical abuse, as well as neglect. Learn about signs, risk factors, how to get help and prevention.

This speech disorder is caused by a problem with communication between the brain and the muscles used for speech. Speech therapy can help.

The lungs and airways of children with asthma become inflamed, interfering with daily activities. Some children can have dangerous attacks.

Childhood obesity can lead to various conditions, including type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Learn how to protect your child's health.

This severe mental disorder in children involves hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior that can impair the ability to function.

This common sexually transmitted infection (STI) can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. Learn more about symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Learn about symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, including transplant, for this rare cancer that affects the bile ducts of older adults.

Learn the causes, symptoms, complications and treatment of gallbladder inflammation.

Cholera is a treatable — yet potentially fatal — bacterial disease that causes diarrhea and dehydration. Learn how to lower your risk.

This liver condition can occur late in pregnancy, triggering intense itching. The risk of complications for your baby may require early delivery.

Learn about this rare type of cancer that primarily affects bone, particularly in the shoulders, hips and pelvis. Treatment usually involves surgery.

Find out about this rare type of bone cancer. Learn about innovative chordoma treatments, including minimally invasive surgery and proton therapy.

This rare type of cancerous brain tumor occurs mainly in children under 2. Treatment usually involves surgery and radiation therapy.

A cough that lasts for weeks could be caused by smoking, postnasal drip, asthma, acid reflux, respiratory infections, COPD or another underlying problem.

If you have a headache most days, you might have one of the most disabling headache conditions, chronic daily headaches. Aggressive treatment and long-term management might help.

Learn about this condition that causes pain and swelling in muscles of the legs or arms during exercise.

Learn about this inherited disease, usually diagnosed in childhood, that makes it difficult for your body to fight infections.

Learn how this long-lasting skin condition that causes painful, itchy, recurring welts is diagnosed and what treatments may offer relief.

Learn about kidney failure symptoms, tests, diagnosis and treatment options, including medication, dialysis and kidney transplant.

Learn about this cancer that forms in white blood cells called lymphocytes. Treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.

Learn about chronic myelogenous leukemia symptoms and causes. Find out how CML is treated, including targeted therapy and bone marrow transplant.

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.

Read about possible causes of lasting sinus troubles, treatments and how to prevent these problems.

This type of brain degeneration is likely caused by recurrent concussions, but the disorder isn't well understood.

This rare blood vessel disease may cause breathing trouble, face pain and a persistent runny nose. Medications can help.

This advanced stage of liver damage often shows no symptoms until it's quite serious. Find out about symptoms and treatment of this life-threatening liver condition.

Too little blood flow to the legs and arms can cause pain, especially during exercise. Learn more about diagnosing and treating intermittent claudication.

When an unborn baby's face and mouth are developing, openings or splits in the upper lip or roof of the mouth may not close fully. Surgery can fix this.

This is when a baby is born with a foot fixed in a turned position. Without treatment, a child with a clubfoot may walk on the side or top of the foot.

These painful headaches cause severe pain on one side of the head and tend to occur in bouts called cluster periods.

This heart condition is usually present at birth. It's treatable but requires lifelong health checkups. Learn about the causes and treatment.

Learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common lip sore caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).

Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this allergic skin reaction caused by cold that most often affects young adults.

Consoling a baby who cries a lot for no apparent reason is a challenge. Learn strategies for caring for your infant and coping with the stress.

Find out about symptoms and causes for this cancer that starts in the large intestine. Learn about treatment options, including minimally invasive surgery.

Have you had your colonoscopy? Colon polyps typically don't cause symptoms, so it's important to have regular screenings.

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.

Learn what can cause this state of prolonged loss of consciousness. While a coma rarely lasts longer than a few weeks, some people never wake from one.

This common illness of the nose and throat causes a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, and cough.

This viral infection causes a runny nose and nasal congestion in babies. Find out how to ease symptoms and when to see a doctor.

Find out tips for preventing and dealing with this common skin condition that causes small, rough growths on your fingers and hands.

Learn about this neurological condition that may affect an arm or a leg after an injury or surgery. Early treatment may prevent a recurrence.

In complicated grief, painful emotions of loss don't improve with time and are so severe that you have trouble recovering and resuming your own life.

Also called gambling disorder, compulsive gambling is the uncontrollable urge to keep gambling despite the toll it takes on your life.

Also called sexual addiction, this means being obsessed with sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors that disrupt your life or cause harm to you or others.

This brain injury can cause headaches, dizziness, trouble concentrating and other symptoms that often improve within days to weeks.

This group of inherited genetic conditions limits the adrenal glands' ability to make certain vital hormones.

In CDH, a baby's diaphragm — the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen — develops a hole called a hernia. Learn about treatment before birth.

Learn about symptoms, tests and treatments for children born with a problem in the structure of the heart.

A heart problem present at birth may not cause symptoms until adulthood. Learn how adult congenital heart disease is treated and what complications may occur.

These heart problems at birth cause the mitral valve to leak or become narrowed. Know the symptoms and treatment.

These rare hereditary conditions result in a problem in nerve stimulation, causing muscle weakness that worsens with physical activity.

If an early embryo only partially separates and two babies develop, they remain physically connected — most often at the chest, abdomen or pelvis.

Learn how to prevent and treat infrequent or painful passing of stool.

Learn what could cause constipation in your child, what you can do to prevent it and treatments that will get the bowel moving again.

Contact with certain substances, such as poison ivy, skin lotions and detergents, can cause an itchy rash. Here's how to manage this common form of dermatitis.

Find out more about these hardened areas of skin that often affect the feet and fingers. Try these self-care tips to make corns and calluses disappear.

Know the warning signs of this common heart condition often caused by clogged, narrowed arteries and how lifestyle changes can lower your risk.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an illness caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. Learn more about the symptoms, risks and ways to protect yourself.

Learn about this rare disease that affects brain cells. The disease can make it hard to speak, move and think.

This chest wall pain, caused by inflammation, usually improves on its own.

Often triggered by coughing and other types of straining, these headaches can be harmless or signal another problem in the brain.

Learn about the symptoms, treatments and home care tips for this short-lived type of seborrheic dermatitis that's common in infants.

Learn more about this noncancerous tumor that forms near the brain's pituitary gland, including diagnosis and treatment options.

This condition results in premature fusing of one or more of the joints between the bone plates of an infant's skull before the brain is fully formed.

Learn what can put someone at risk of developing this rare brain disorder that causes dementia.

Learn about symptoms and treatment for this debilitating, but treatable, digestive condition.

This upper airway infection makes it harder to breathe and causes a barking cough. It involves swelling around the voice box, windpipe and bronchial tubes.

When atypical proteins in the blood clump together at temperatures below 98.6 F (37 C), the clump can block blood flow and damage the skin, joints and nerves.

High levels of the hormone cortisol in your body cause this endocrine disorder. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment.

Learn about this type of cancer that starts in the white blood cells and affects the skin. Treatment options include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Learn about this type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that attacks the skin. Find out about cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.

Cyclic vomiting syndrome often starts in childhood and is marked by spells of vomiting several times an hour over a period of hours or days.

Also called cyclothymic disorder, this mood disorder causes emotional ups and downs that are less extreme than bipolar disorder. Learn about treatment.

This condition, passed down in families, causes damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs. Learn about screening and newer treatments.

Cystitis is a condition that affects the bladder. It happens most often when bacteria cause an infection. But there are other causes, too.

Understand the symptoms and treatment of this common viral infection that can cause health problems for babies and people who have weakened immunity.

Learn about the causes of this sometimes embarrassing, flaky scalp disorder and which medicated shampoos and self-care habits may help control it.

This painful condition affects the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. A splint or brace can rest the tendons. Ice also is helpful.

This potentially serious condition can occur with few or no symptoms. Know the risk factors.

Dehydration is especially common and dangerous for infants, young children and older adults. Learn more about treating and preventing dehydration.

Learn what can cause delayed or absent ejaculation and how it can be treated.

Learn more about this sleep condition that causes a delay in usual sleep patterns.

Learn what may cause this change in mental abilities. Symptoms develop fast and include confusion and being unaware of surroundings.

This group of symptoms with many causes affects memory, thinking and social abilities. Some symptoms may be reversible.

Learn how to identify the symptoms of this serious, mosquito-borne infection and how to protect yourself from infection.

This mental health condition causes you to feel like you're seeing yourself from outside your body or that things around you are not real, or both.

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest and can interfere with your daily functioning.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of this itchy skin condition that affects children and adults, and about how moisturizers help prevent it.

Learn about symptoms and diagnosis for this rare type of skin cancer. DFSP treatments include Mohs surgery, radiation and targeted therapy.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this skin condition in which light scratching causes raised lines or welts.

Muscle weakness and a skin rash are hallmarks of dermatomyositis. There's no cure, but treatments can relieve symptoms.

Learn how doctors use surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and other medications to treat desmoid tumors, also known as aggressive fibromatosis.

These rare, aggressive cancers most often form in the abdomen. Learn about DSRCT treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Learn how uneven nostrils can cause congestion, nosebleeds or other symptoms in severe cases.

This condition is due to missing part of chromosome 22. It may cause heart issues, thyroid problems, cleft palate, lower immunity and other health problems.

Learn more about the different types of this blood sugar disorder, who's at risk and how each type can be treated. Adding this line for testing.

Learn more about this unusual disorder that disrupts the body's fluid balance, causing too much urination and possibly leading to dehydration.

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.

Low blood sugar can make you feel awful and is potentially dangerous. Learn about low blood sugar symptoms and treatments for someone with diabetes.

Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this serious diabetes complication.

Managing diabetes can prevent or delay this common diabetes complication that affects the kidneys.

High blood sugar can lead to nerve damage in feet and other areas of the body. Know the signs and how to take steps to prevent this diabetes complication.

Good diabetes control and regular exams can help prevent this diabetes complication that affects the eyes. Find out how.

Learn more about the causes, prevention and home remedies for this common condition that irritates skin under diapers.

Learn more about what causes this common digestive condition, and how you can treat and prevent it.

In this heart muscle disease, the heart's main pumping chamber stretches and can't pump blood well. Learn about the causes and treatment.

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.

This shoulder injury, which occurs in the body's most mobile joint, causes the upper arm bone to pop out of its socket.

These mental health conditions involve experiencing a loss of connection between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions and identity.

This common colon disease develops when small pouches form in the colon wall and become inflamed, causing pain, fever and abnormal stool function.

People feel dizzy for various reasons. How long the feeling lasts and any other symptoms you have can help pinpoint the cause.

Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon condition of the uterus. It is present at birth.

In this heart condition present at birth, two major blood vessels aren't attached to the heart in the usual positions. Learn how it's treated.

In this genetic condition, an unusual cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21. This causes delays in growth and development.

Learn about the symptoms and treatment of this condition that involves swelling and irritation of the sac around the heart after damage to the heart muscle.

Drug addiction affects your brain and behavior to the point where you can't control your use of legal or illegal drugs, even when you know they cause harm.

Learn which medicines are more likely to cause an allergic reaction, what symptoms look like and what treatments can calm such a reaction.

Eyes feeling dry and uncomfortable? Inadequate tear production is a common — and very treatable — eye condition. Find out what causes it and how to relieve symptoms.

Blurred or reduced central vision could be a sign of macular degeneration. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this common eye disorder.

With this condition, also known as xerostomia, the salivary glands in the mouth don't make enough saliva to keep the mouth wet.

Learn more about the causes of and self-care tips for a common flaky skin condition that tends to be temporary or seasonal but may become a lifelong problem.

This painful condition can happen after tooth removal. A blood clot where the tooth was removed does not form, comes out or dissolves before wound healing.

Noninvasive breast cancer often has no symptoms. Find out about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of this form of breast cancer.

People who have had stomach or weight-loss surgery can develop dumping syndrome, which causes cramping, diarrhea and, sometimes, low blood sugar.

This condition causes one or more fingers to bend toward the palm of the hand. The affected fingers can't straighten completely.

Learn about these rare, irregular connections that can occur between arteries and veins in the protective covering of the brain and spinal cord.

Dust mite allergy can lead to year-round sniffles and sneezes. Here's how to find relief.

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.

This condition affects muscles used for speaking. Speech therapy and treating the underlying cause may improve speech.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this skin condition that causes painful, itchy little blisters on the hands and soles of the feet.

This learning disorder involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.

Having trouble swallowing? Learn more about what causes this common issue, along with therapies for treating the condition.

Find out more about this painful movement disorder and ways to improve muscle function.

Most strains of E. coli bacteria are harmless, but some can cause severe symptoms. Learn about symptoms and treatment of this common foodborne illness.

These usually get better on their own, but sometimes medicine is needed. Find out more about how doctors diagnose and treat this common ear condition.

Learn simple steps for treatment and self-care of this common problem, including earwax removal.

Anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating disorder affect physical and mental health. Learn about symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options.

In this rare heart defect, the tricuspid heart valve didn't form properly. This can affect the heart's ability to pump blood. Know the risks and symptoms.

Ectopic pregnancy occurs outside the uterus, threatening the mother's life. It can't continue normally. But swift treatment can prevent deadly blood loss.

Ectropion is an eye condition in which your eyelid sags or turns outward. Find out about causes and treatment for this common eye problem.

Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of swelling caused by too much fluid in body tissues.

Egg allergy can cause a serious reaction in children and adults. Here's how to recognize egg allergy symptoms, and what to do if a severe reaction occurs.

Learn about these complex genetic disorders that cause problems with connective tissue in the skin, joints and blood vessel walls.

Learn how to prevent and treat the tick-borne diseases ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis.

This complication of an unrepaired congenital heart defect needs to be watched closely. Learn how treatment can help manage symptoms.

If your blood pressure is slightly elevated, eating better and moving more can help prevent prehypertension from becoming high blood pressure.

Learn about these malignant brain tumors that happen most often in babies and young children. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Often caused by smoking, this lung disease causes problems with breathing that worsen over time. It's one type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Learn about this potentially fatal condition associated with inflammation of the brain and what you can do to prevent it.

Encopresis, also called fecal incontinence or soiling, occurs when constipation causes impacted stool to fill the colon, and liquid stool leaks out.

When kidneys no longer function well enough to meet a body's needs, treatment involves kidney dialysis or kidney transplant.

Learn what causes this infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves (endocardium) and find out how to prevent and treat it.

Learn about the symptoms and causes of this cancer of the uterus. Treatments include hysterectomy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy and other medicines.

Learn about endometriosis, including possible treatments for this condition that can cause pain and sometimes infertility.

Learn how an imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone can cause breast tissue swelling in boys or men.

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.

Having a larger than normal liver is a sign of a serious problem, such as liver disease, congestive heart failure or cancer.

Learn about what your spleen does and what can happen if it becomes enlarged.

In entropion, your eyelid turns inward, causing lashes and skin to rub against the eye. Learn about causes and treatment for this irritating eye condition.

Learn more about the causes and treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis — a digestive disease caused by an allergic reaction.

Learn about this tumor that forms from ependymal cells in the brain and spinal cord. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Find out more about this usually harmless, common skin bump in adults.

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.

This inflammation of the coiled tube at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm is usually caused by a bacterial infection.

A blocked windpipe needs prompt treatment.

Learn about this condition that causes seizures. Find out which symptoms are associated with different types of seizures and how they're treated.

This rare, slow-growing soft tissue cancer tends to occur in teenagers and young adults. It often starts in a hand, wrist, arm or leg.

Understand what can cause the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex and the possible treatment options.

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this type of cancer that begins in the tube that connects the throat and the stomach.

This digestive condition is sometimes mistaken for heart pain. Learn about symptoms and treatment for these painful contractions in the esophagus.

Learn how to spot and what to do if you experience signs of this serious liver disease complication.

An inflamed, sore esophagus can make it hard to swallow and can cause chest pain when you eat. Find out what causes this condition and your options for treatment.

Learn about this condition that causes uncontrollable shaking and find out how it differs from Parkinson's disease.

This cancer begins in the upper part of the inside of the nose. Treatment usually involves surgery. Other options include radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Learn about diagnosis and treatment of this bone and soft tissue cancer, including chemotherapy, radiation, proton beam therapy and limb-saving surgery.

Learn about the causes and treatments of this puzzling disorder.

Regular exercise is beneficial in many ways, but for some people, exercise can trigger breathing problems. Medicine can help.

Many people over age 50 experience eye floaters. Learn more about this common problem, including causes, other risk factors and treatment options.

Eye melanoma is a type of eye cancer. Learn about symptoms and treatments for this rare cancer. It's also called ocular melanoma or uveal melanoma.

Gazing for long stretches at computer or digital screens is a frequent eyestrain culprit. Find out how to relieve — and prevent — this common problem.

In this serious mental health condition, people deceive others by pretending to be sick. They do this by faking symptoms, purposely getting sick or hurting themselves.

This inherited clotting disorder can increase your chance of developing abnormal blood clots, most commonly in your legs or lungs.

This genetic autoinflammatory disorder causes recurrent fevers and painful inflammation. Treatment can prevent attacks and complications.

This inherited condition leads to colon cancer. Treatment consists of having frequent screenings and having surgery to remove all or part of the colon.

This inherited condition can cause extremely high levels of "bad" cholesterol, even in childhood, and can lead to early heart attacks and death.

Do you see distant objects clearly, but develop a blur as they come close? This vision problem, called farsightedness, is easily corrected with prescription lenses.

These frightening but generally harmless seizures are triggered by a fever and affect infants and young children.

Learn about this common issue that causes some people to avoid social situations. Treatments are available.

Learn about infertility in women, including possible causes, what tests might be needed and fertility treatments available to help with getting pregnant.

Learn more about what causes these sexual problems and possible treatments, including medicines.

This condition results from alcohol exposure before birth. The exposure causes lifelong problems with behavior, learning, thinking and physical development.

When a baby in utero grows much larger than average for gestational age, it can lead to complications during childbirth for both mother and baby.

Medications can lower a fever, but sometimes it's better left untreated. Fever may play a role in helping your body fight off infections.

Learn about this common breast lump. It is not cancer. Unless you have symptoms that bother you, treatment might not be needed.

Learn about this condition that's common in women, including symptoms, possible causes and testing to determine when breast cysts might need treatment.

Learn more about this condition that can narrow different arteries, including ones that supply blood to your kidneys, brain, heart or belly area.

This complicated disorder amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. Medications, therapy and exercise can help.

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.

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.

Learn more about how damaged hair follicles become infected. This condition may clear up on its own, but severe infections can cause scarring or hair loss.

For people with food allergies, symptoms can range from annoying to life-threatening. Learn about diagnosis and treatment of this common immune reaction.

Learn more about foodborne illnesses that can cause upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea within hours of eating contaminated food.

Foot drop is a general term that describes a difficulty in lifting the front part of the foot. It's often caused by compression of a nerve.

In this common form of epilepsy, the seizures stem from the front of the brain. They can produce symptoms that appear to be from a mental illness.

Read more about this less common type of dementia that can lead to personality changes and trouble with speech and movement.

Learn how to prevent cold injury to the skin when outdoors in freezing temperatures and how to treat and recover from frostbite.

This painful condition usually begins gradually and makes the shoulder hard to move. Exercises can help restore range of motion.

Fuchs dystrophy may cause eye pain and vision problems that get worse over time. Medicines can help but surgery may be needed.

Learn about functional dyspepsia, a digestive disorder with no clear cause. Treatment may help relieve this common condition.

This disorder includes nervous system symptoms affecting movement or the senses that are not caused by medical disease. Treatment can help with recovery.

This type of milky nipple discharge happens to people who aren't breastfeeding. Find out more about the possible causes and treatments.

Learn about this cancer that begins in the gallbladder. Treatment most often involves surgery. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be options.

Gallstones are hard pieces of material that can form in your gallbladder. Learn about causes and treatment for this sometimes painful digestive disorder.

These fluid-filled, noncancerous lumps most often appear on wrists, hands or feet.

A severe bacterial infection or lack of blood flow can cause body tissue to die. Know the warning signs and symptoms of this life-threatening condition.

Learn about what is normal digestive system gas, what contributes to gas, and what you can do to lessen gas or gas pains.

Learn about the causes and treatments for this inflammation of the stomach lining.

If stomach acid washes back into the esophagus, it can cause discomfort and may lead to precancerous changes in the lining of the esophagus.

Bleeding from anywhere in your digestive tract is a symptom of a disorder. Bleeding can be hidden or obvious, slight or severe.

Learn about this type of cancer that usually happens in the stomach or small intestine. Treatments often include surgery and targeted therapy.

This digestive condition affects muscles in the stomach and keeps it from emptying fully. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

An enzyme that breaks down certain fatty substances doesn't work properly in people with Gaucher disease. Enzyme replacement therapy often helps.

Learn about the treatments that can help alleviate discomfort that can arise when there's a difference between gender identity and sex assigned at birth.

Excessive, ongoing anxiety and worry can interfere with your daily activities and may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder, but treatment can help.

This sexually transmitted infection can't be cured. Learn how it can be managed and how to prevent the spread of infection.

The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes the most common of sexually transmitted infections. Vaccines can help protect against the HPV strains that cause genital warts.

Geographic tongue may look alarming, but it does not cause health issues. Sometimes it can cause tongue pain and make you more sensitive to certain foods.

This high blood sugar disorder develops during pregnancy and can affect your pregnancy and your baby's health. Read about risks, prevention and treatment.

Head pain and tenderness are the most common symptoms of giant cell arteritis, an inflammation of the lining of your arteries.

Stomach cramps, nausea and watery diarrhea could indicate a giardia infection. Find out how to treat and prevent this waterborne parasite.

This inherited liver condition affects the liver's ability to break down red blood cells. It usually has no serious medical consequences.

Gingivitis is a common and mild form of gum disease that causes irritation, redness and swelling of your gums.

Regular eye exams may catch glaucoma early and save your eyesight. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this vision-stealing eye condition.

This fast-growing cancer starts in the brain or spinal cord. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Gliomas are the most common brain tumors in adults. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment, including innovative research to find new therapies.

Learn about symptoms, causes and treatments for acute and chronic glomerulonephritis, a type of kidney inflammation.

Enlargement of the thyroid gland may be caused by autoimmune disorders, an iodine-poor diet, pregnancy-related hormones and other factors.

Golfers, tennis players and others who repeatedly use their wrists or clench their fingers can develop this painful condition.

This common sexually transmitted infection often causes no symptoms. Learn more about treatment, prevention and possible complications.

This type of arthritis can cause sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness — often in the big toe.

Learn about this painless skin condition mainly affecting young adults in which bumps form a ring. The rash can be long lasting or recur after treatment.

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis causes inflammation in the blood vessels in your nose, sinuses, throat, lungs and kidneys. Prompt treatment is vital.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this immune system condition that results in too much thyroid hormone.

This common bacterium, usually harmless in healthy adults, can cause serious illness in newborns and adults with certain chronic conditions, such as diabetes.

Learn about this common condition involving leg pain in children, including growing pain symptoms and how to ease discomfort.

Growth plate fractures — This common childhood bone injury often needs immediate treatment as it can result in a shorter, longer or crooked limb.

This rare autoimmune condition affects the nerves, causing weakness and tingling in the arms and legs that quickly spreads throughout the body.

Find out more about flu caused by the H1N1 virus. Learn how to prevent and treat the flu.

Learn more about this potentially life-threatening infection that spreads through blood, sex and childbirth. Know how to prevent and treat it.

This common viral infection often gets better on its own, but when it doesn't, it may cause a variety of warts and can even lead to some cancers.

This common and sometimes stressful condition may result from heredity, medications or medical conditions. Treatment may reverse or slow hair loss.

This slow-growing cancer doesn't always need immediate treatment. When hairy cell leukemia treatment is needed, it usually starts with chemotherapy.

Low-heeled shoes that leave enough room for the toes can help prevent this bend in a toe or ease the pain of it.

Self-care measures, such as rest and ice, might be all that's needed for an injury to one of the hamstring muscles.

Learn about the symptoms and treatment of this contagious viral infection. It is marked by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet.

Unpleasant symptoms can happen after drinking too much alcohol. But serious symptoms may mean alcohol poisoning, a life-threatening emergency.

Learn about the rodent-transmitted virus that causes severe — and sometimes fatal — lung disease with flu-like symptoms that can rapidly worsen.

Learn about the symptoms and treatment of this thyroid disorder caused by an immune-system dysfunction.

Find out more about how to diagnose and get relief from this common condition that can make you feel awful, seasonally and year-round.

Learn about innovative treatment for throat cancers, mouth cancers, tongue cancers, tonsil cancers and other cancers that affect the head and neck.

Find out how these tiny insects that feed on blood from the human scalp can spread from person to person, along with treatment options.

Find out more about headaches in children, which may or may not be serious. They can often be managed with medications and healthy habits.

Age- and noise-related hearing loss are common and can affect quality of life. But many treatments are available.

Learn about common heart rhythm disorders that can cause your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly.

A blockage of blood flow to the heart can damage or destroy heart muscle.

Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of cardiovascular disease, a term describing a wide range of conditions that can affect the heart.

Learn about this chronic disease that needs lifelong management. Find out what treatments help you live longer and may even strengthen your heart.

An irregular heart sound may be harmless or worrisome. Know the causes of heart murmurs and when treatment is needed.

Know when and how feelings of a rapid, fluttering or pounding heartbeat are treated.

Learn about this condition in which one or more of the heart valves doesn't work properly.

Occasional heartburn is a common, manageable condition — but when is it a problem?

An overheated body can lead to dangerous symptoms. Get tips to prevent heat exhaustion and how to cool down quickly when it happens.

Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this heat-related problem of the skin that affects people of all ages.

Know the signs and what to do for this dangerous increase in body temperature.

Learn about the causes and treatment of heavy menstrual periods.

Learn more about the symptoms, tests and treatments of this infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria.

This red mark on a baby's skin looks like a rubbery bump or flat red mark and is made up of extra blood vessels in the skin. It generally goes away by age 10. Learn more about its causes and treatment.

Learn about diagnosis and treatment of this nervous system condition that causes muscles to twitch on one side of the face.

This liver disorder causes your body to absorb too much iron from the foods you eat. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment for this condition that usually runs in families.

Damage to the small blood vessels in the kidneys can cause clots that clog the organ's filtering system. This can lead to life-threatening kidney failure.

In this inherited disorder, the blood lacks one of several clot-forming proteins. The result is prolonged bleeding, which can be life-threatening.

There are many effective options for easing the discomfort of hemorrhoids — swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this blood vessel disease, also called IgA vasculitis, that causes a purplish rash on the lower legs.

This contagious liver infection is caused by a virus. Learn more about its symptoms, treatment and prevention, including the hepatitis A vaccine.

This serious liver infection is caused by a virus that spreads easily. Learn about the symptoms, treatment and how to prevent it.

Many people with this infection don't know they have it. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this liver disease that can be dangerous.

Learn about innovative treatments for the most common type of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma, or HCC), including liver transplant and ablation.

This lung condition causes low oxygen levels and shortness of breath in people who have advanced liver disease.

This inherited blood vessel disorder can cause severe nosebleeds, strokes, bleeding in the digestive tract and anemia.

This condition occurs most often in the lower back. In many cases, it causes no symptoms and requires no treatment. Surgery is rarely needed.

A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach bulges into the chest. It can cause severe heartburn but is treatable.

Caused by spasms of your diaphragm that you can't control, hiccups are usually harmless. Rarely, hiccups may be a sign of an underlying medical problem.

This condition causes small, painful lumps to form where your skin rubs together. The lumps heal and return and can lead to the formation of tunnels and scarring.

Learn the symptoms and treatment of this condition — which raises the risk of heart attack and stroke — and the lifestyle changes that can lower the risk.

Children can develop high blood pressure for the same reasons adults do — excess weight, poor nutrition and lack of exercise.

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.

Learn about how this type of bile duct cancer is diagnosed and treated.

In infancy, this condition often can be corrected with a soft brace. Older children and young adults might require surgery to correct the misalignment.

The risk of breaking a hip increases with age. Learn about lifestyle changes that can keep bones strong and reduce risk of breaking.

Sports such as soccer, football and golf can increase your risk of damaging the ring of cartilage that helps cushion and stabilize your hip joint.

This digestive disorder that's present at birth affects the nerves in the colon. It causes severe constipation but can be treated.

Learn more about causes and complications of unwanted excess hair in women and what self-care methods and medical treatments are effective.

Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this sometimes life-threatening fungal disease caused by spores in bird and bat droppings.

Learn more about these common but short-lived skin conditions, their symptoms, causes and home remedies, and how to prevent them.

This mental health condition involves ongoing difficulty parting with possessions, leading to severe clutter and a risk to safety.

Learn how this cancer differs from other lymphomas. Find out about risk factors and treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation and bone marrow transplant.

Find out about Horner syndrome, an interruption in nerve signals from the brain to the eye and face on one side of the body.

Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause. Learn about strategies for relief of hot flashes, including hormone therapy and natural remedies.

This rare disease causes an early decay of nerve cells in the brain. Learn about its symptoms and how treatments may help.

Learn about this rare type of aggressive thyroid cancer. Treatment typically involves surgical removal of the thyroid gland.

Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this swelling in the scrotum.

Learn about this potentially fatal condition that causes fluid buildup in the brain. It can cause a range of symptoms, from headaches to poor balance.

This condition involves swelling of one or both kidneys. Learn the causes, symptoms and treatments.

This condition can weaken bones, create kidney stones, and affect how well the heart and brain work. Treatment depends on the cause.

Hypereosinophilic syndrome is a disorder of certain types of white blood cells that can cause life-threatening damage to your organs.

Hyperglycemia in diabetes can occur for many reasons. Know the causes, symptoms and treatments of high blood sugar and when to get emergency help.

Learn more about causes, symptoms, treatment and self-care tips for this condition that causes heavy sweating unrelated to heat or exercise.

Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment for these rare kidney problems.

Learn about symptoms, tests and treatment for this condition caused by overactivity of the parathyroid gland.

Understand what happens when your thyroid is overactive and learn about treatment for this condition.

In this condition, the heart muscle thickens, which makes it harder for the heart to pump blood. Learn about the causes and treatment.

Low blood sugar can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as dizziness and confusion, and can quickly become serious if left untreated.

Hyponatremia is the term used when your blood sodium is too low. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this potentially dangerous condition.

Learn more about this uncommon condition in which low levels of parathyroid hormone upsets the balance of calcium and phosphorus in your body.

Learn about the symptoms and treatment of this rare condition caused by a problem with the pituitary gland.

Learn more about this rare congenital heart defect that causes the left side of the heart to not develop fully and be small.

This condition happens before birth. The opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis instead of at the tip. Learn about treatment.

Learn about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this life-threatening condition in which the body loses heat faster than it can generate it.

Understand what happens when your thyroid is underactive and learn about treatment for this condition.

Learn about this sleep condition that causes extreme sleepiness during the day and trouble waking up from sleep.

This disease causes kidney inflammation that, over time, can interfere with the kidneys' ability to filter waste from the blood.

Excessive worry that you're seriously ill based on minor symptoms can result in major emotional distress and disrupt your life. Also called hypochondria.

Caused by low levels of platelets, symptoms may include purple bruises called purpura, as well as tiny reddish-purple dots that look like a rash.

These teeth don't have enough room to come in or develop properly, leading to pain, damage to other teeth and other dental problems.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this highly contagious bacterial skin infection common in infants and young children.

Sometimes the cervix opens and thins early, putting a pregnancy at risk. Learn more about this hard-to-diagnose condition.

Is it indigestion or something else? Find out about causes, symptoms and treatment for this common digestive disorder.

Learn about this common condition in newborns, especially those born preterm. With close monitoring and light therapy, complications are rare.

Learn more about this condition in which a baby spits up food or liquid. Most babies outgrow this common condition by the age of 18 months.

Viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites can all cause infection. Find out more about how to prevent and treat these conditions.

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.

Long-lasting diarrhea and belly pain could be caused by inflammatory bowel disease, also called IBD. Learn about IBD causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Learn about this rare, aggressive type of breast cancer that causes a swollen breast. Treatments include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and others.

Learn more about the symptoms, causes and prevention of this potentially deadly viral infection that attacks the respiratory system.

Learn about causes, treatment and prevention of this common, painful skin condition — sometimes called razor bumps, barber's itch, shave bumps and pseudofolliculitis barbae.

Learn about causes, prevention and treatment of this common, painful nail condition that usually affects the big toe.

What happens if part of the intestine bulges through a weak spot in abdominal muscle? This condition can be painful and often requires surgery to fix.

Caused by gene changes, these disorders affect the body's ability to change food into energy. They also affect how energy is used, such as for cell repair.

This disorder can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep or both, even though you have the chance for enough sleep. It can drain your energy.

This mental health condition involves sudden bouts of impulsive, aggressive, violent behavior or verbal outbursts that cause major distress in life.

Bladder pain and urinary frequency flare with certain triggers if you have this condition. Learn about treatments and self-care.

This group of lung diseases cause progressive lung tissue scarring and affect your ability to breathe and get enough oxygen into your bloodstream.

Learn about what happens when blood flow to part of the small or large intestine is blocked, and how this serious condition is treated.

A blocked intestine needs prompt medical care. Learn about symptoms and the wide range of causes for this serious but treatable digestive disorder.

This collection of blood within the skull is a serious, possibly life-threatening, complication of a head injury.

Find out more about the diagnosis and treatment of these unusually enlarged veins in the brain.

This rare but serious disorder occurs when one part of the intestine slides into another part, like a collapsible telescope.

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.

Learn about who's at risk of this eye condition and why you should get treatment right away if you have symptoms.

Iron deficiency anemia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this blood disorder.

Lifestyle changes can make a big difference when it comes to managing this common GI disorder. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis and how to handle triggers for this long-term condition.

Ischemic colitis happens when a part of the colon has a decrease in blood flow. It can cause serious complications but usually resolves on its own.

Learn about causes of this common irritating skin condition and which treatments and self-care measures may provide relief.

Also called odontogenic tumors and cysts, these typically benign lesions develop in the jawbone or the soft tissues in the mouth. They vary in severity.

Learn more about prevention and first aid for these painful injuries that are common among people swimming in seawater but are rarely life-threatening.

Jetting across time zones can take a toll on your body's internal clock. Find out how to cope with fatigue and other symptoms while traveling.

Learn more about this common, treatable fungal infection that causes an itchy rash in the groin and inner thighs.

Learn about this type of arthritis that affects children and can cause growth problems, joint damage and eye inflammation.

This cancer caused by a virus occurs in people who have AIDS and those with a donated organ who take medicines to prevent organ rejection.

Learn more about this condition that primarily affects young children and causes inflammation in the walls of the arteries throughout the body.

Learn about how to prevent, remove or flatten these problematic raised scars that form over scars from acne, tattoos, piercing and other injuries.

An inflamed, red eye can be a minor nuisance — but sometimes it means a more serious problem. Find out about symptoms, treatment and prevention for this potentially dangerous eye condition.

When your cornea bulges outward, it can cause blurry vision and make your eyes sensitive to light. Find out about symptoms, causes and treatment for this eye condition.

Find out more about this harmless, nonpitch skin condition that causes bumpy, rough skin on the upper arms, thighs or buttocks.

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this type of cancer that begins in the kidney.

These round, fluid-filled pouches on or in the kidneys are sometimes discovered during imaging tests. Find out when treatment may be needed.

A urinary tract infection that travels to the kidneys can be dangerous. Know the symptoms and when to get prompt medical treatment.

Learn about the symptoms, risks, causes and treatment of this often intensely painful condition.

If you have this impulse control disorder, you can't resist urges to steal items that you generally don't really need and that usually have little value.

In this condition, a genetic male has an extra X sex chromosome. This may affect the growth of testicles and result in low testosterone.

Main signs of this congenital disorder involve a red birthmark (port-wine stain), vein malformations, and overgrowth of tissues and bones.

This condition involves painful swelling of a small fluid-filled sac near the knee joint. It causes pain and can limit movement.

Learn about this common complaint, which can result from an injury or medical condition, and find out which treatments may help.

This excessive forward rounding of the back is often caused by osteoporosis in older women. Spinal malformations can cause kyphosis in infants or teens.

Not being able to fully digest the sugar (lactose) in milk can lead to diarrhea, gas and bloating after eating or drinking dairy products.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment for this common irritation of the voice box.

This allergy is a reaction to proteins in natural rubber latex — found in medical gloves, balloons and more. Find out how to avoid many common triggers.

Abnormal visual development early in life can cause reduced vision in one eye, which often wanders inward or outward.

Learn about lead poisoning symptoms and treatment of lead exposure in children and adults. Explore ways to keep your kids safe from lead exposure.

Learn more about this heart condition that causes the walls of the heart's main pumping chamber to become enlarged and thickened.

This childhood condition occurs when blood supply to the ball part of the hip joint is interrupted for a short time, making the bone fracture easily and heal poorly.

Bacteria that can live in water from air conditioning systems, showers and spas cause this severe form of pneumonia.

Learn about this rare cancer that begins in smooth muscle tissue. Leiomyosarcoma treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Learn about this cancer that forms in the blood and bone marrow.

This mouth condition appears as thick, white patches on the gums, the cheeks and the bottom of the mouth that cannot be scraped off.

This common dementia is caused by a buildup of proteins in the brain. It affects thinking, memory and movement.

Learn how to get rid of these tiny, wingless insects and keep them from coming back.

Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this condition that causes swelling and irritation in the skin, hair, nails, mouth and vagina.

Learn more about the causes, symptoms, complications, treatment and self-care tips for this blotchy skin condition that affects the genital and anal areas.

Lip cancer often appears as a sore on your lip that doesn't heal. Learn about lip cancer treatments, including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Lipoma — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this usually harmless fatty tumor that tends to show up in middle age.

Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for this type of soft tissue sarcoma that forms from fat cells.

This foodborne bacterial illness can be very serious for some people. Learn about symptoms, treatment and tips for prevention.

Learn how doctors use surgery, liver transplant, radiation, chemotherapy and other methods to treat hepatocellular carcinoma and other types of liver cancer.

The liver has a lot of vital tasks including ridding the body of toxins. Learn about problems that can affect the liver and how to avoid them.

A liver hemangioma is a noncancerous mass that typically doesn't need treatment. Find out more about this common liver condition and when to get treatment.

If a breast biopsy reveals you have LCIS, your risk of breast cancer is increased. Learn how you can reduce your risk through medications and other strategies.

Learn more about the causes and treatment of this heart rhythm disorder that can cause fast, chaotic heartbeats.

This condition isn't always a concern. But sometimes it can cause dizziness and fainting or be life-threatening. Learn when it needs treatment.

Many women have dips in sexual desire at some point. But you can get your sex drive back. Learn about the causes and treatments of lost libido in women.

This health concern can make it challenging to start a pregnancy. Learn about possible causes and treatment.

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for this deadly form of cancer.

Learn how this disease can affect your joints, skin, kidneys and other areas of your body, along with how to get symptom control.

Learn about this common effect of lupus on the kidneys, including symptoms to watch for, how it's diagnosed and what treatments are available.

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this common tick-borne illness.

Damaged or removed lymph nodes can affect how lymph fluid drains. Fluid buildup leads to swelling. Treatments include compression and massage.

Cancer that forms in the germ-fighting lymphatic system is called lymphoma. Types of lymphoma include Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Learn about this condition caused by inherited genes that increase the risk of colon cancer, endometrial cancer and other kinds of cancer.

This inherited genetic disorder prevents the breakdown of certain fats needed for energy, leading to dangerously low blood sugar levels if not treated.

MRSA infections often occur in health care settings, but they can happen anywhere. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this virulent staph infection.

Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of this infectious disease transmitted to humans through mosquito bites.

Breast cancer can affect anyone. Learn about the signs and symptoms of this cancer. Treatment most often involves surgery.

This condition affects the ability of men's bodies to produce enough testosterone or enough sperm or both.

Male infertility often plays a role when couples have trouble conceiving. Find out what causes male infertility and available options for treatment.

This rare genetic disorder triggers a severe reaction to certain anesthesia drugs, causing rigid muscles, high fever, fast heart rate and rapid breathing.

These cancers form in the linings of nerves. Treatment includes surgery, radiation therapy and, sometimes, chemotherapy.

Mammary duct ectasia is a noncancerous breast condition that affects the milk ducts. Learn the signs and symptoms and when treatment might be needed.

This inherited disorder affects the skeleton and the eyes. It can also harm the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Pain and swelling in the breast could be caused by this breast condition. Find out about symptoms, treatment and self-care.

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.

Stomach pain after eating isn't always indigestion. It could be MALS, also called celiac artery compression. Know the warning symptoms.

When medicines that ease headache pain are used too often, they can start causing headaches. Learn about prevention and treatment.

Medulloblastoma is the most common cancerous brain tumor in children. Treatment usually includes a combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for the most serious form of skin cancer.

This chronic disorder affects balance and hearing, causing unpredictable episodes of dizziness and hearing problems.

This is the most common type of tumor that forms in the head and may affect the brain. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Spot the signs and understand the treatment options for meningitis, an infection that has several possible causes.

Find out about this major life change and learn how to manage hot flashes and other menopause symptoms.

Menstrual cramps — pain in the lower abdomen just before or during menstrual periods — can range from mild to severe. Learn about treatment options.

A wide range of mental health conditions affect mood, thinking and behavior and can make you miserable and cause problems in daily life.

Learn about this condition that causes burning, tingling and numbness in the thigh, and how to get relief.

Learn about this aggressive skin cancer. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatments, including Mohs surgery, radiation and immunotherapy.

This condition can come on suddenly or develop over time. Find out more about symptoms and treatment for this condition that restricts blood flow to the small intestine.

This condition involves swollen lymph nodes in the membrane that connects the bowel to the abdominal wall. It usually affects children and teens.

Learn about this uncommon cancer that's linked to being around asbestos. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Having three or more specific risk factors, such as high blood pressure or abdominal fat, boosts your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

This rare genetic disorder causes fatty substances (sulfatides) to build up in your brain and nervous system, causing progressive loss of nerve function.

Metatarsalgia is a condition in which the ball of your foot becomes painful and inflamed. Learn about the causes, treatments and prevention of this injury.

Learn more about microcephaly, when an infant's head is smaller than expected. The condition affects child development.

Ongoing, watery diarrhea could be a sign of this condition of the colon. Find out about testing and treatment.

Find out about painful migraines that can last hours to days. Also can cause nausea and vomiting and reacting to light and sound.

Learn more about migraine that causes pain and sensory disturbances (aura), such as flashes of light, blind spots or tingling in your hands or face.

Learn more about this stage between the typical memory loss related to aging and the more serious decline of dementia.

Find out what happens when the immune system reacts to proteins in milk, causing allergic signs and symptoms such as hives and wheezing.

Learn what might cause the loss of a pregnancy, the symptoms and how to cope.

Learn more about diseases that affect the valve between the left heart chambers, including mitral valve regurgitation and mitral valve stenosis.

This heart condition, also called Barlow syndrome, affects the valve separating the left heart chambers. Know the symptoms and when it’s treated.

Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this most common heart valve condition, which causes blood to leak backward in the heart.

When the valve between the left heart chambers is narrowed, the heart doesn't get enough blood. Know the symptoms, causes and treatment of this type of heart valve disease.

Some women experience pain on one side of the lower abdomen midway through their menstrual cycles. This cyclic pelvic pain is known as mittelschmerz.

Mixed connective tissue disease has signs and symptoms of multiple disorders, making it difficult to diagnose. There's no cure, but medications can help.

This rare pregnancy complication requires early treatment. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment of this type of pregnancy loss.

Coughing, sneezing and itchy eyes often accompany this common allergy. Find out how to treat this condition and help keep it under control.

Moles, also known as nevi, are a common type of skin growth that vary in color, shape and size. While most moles are most often harmless, they rarely can become cancerous.

Learn how to prevent and treat this common skin infection that affects people of all ages.

When bone marrow produces an unusual protein in the blood, it can sometimes lead to certain types of blood cancer.

Learn about the symptoms and treatment of the kissing disease in adults and children.

These conditions affect emotions. Depression causes a feeling of deep sadness. Bipolar disorder goes back and forth from being very sad to being very happy.

Learn more about nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Learn about remedies that may help ease that queasy feeling.

Learn more about this rare, painless skin condition, including risk factors, symptoms, complications and treatment.

Learn how this painful foot disorder is diagnosed, as well as its causes and treatment.

Learn about the many ways to prevent mosquito bites and how to ease the itch if you are bitten.

Learn what doctors and dentists look for when diagnosing mouth cancer. Find out about oral cancer treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.

Learn about the different types of neurological conditions that affect movement.

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.

Learn about this rare condition that causes tumors to grow and too many hormones to be made.

Learn about this rare disorder that causes tumors and overproduction of hormones.

Learn about this cancer that forms from white blood cells called plasma cells. Treatments include medicines and bone marrow transplant.

This nervous system condition causes a range of symptoms. While there's no cure, it's possible to have long periods of remission.

This rare condition affects movement, blood pressure and other functions of the body.

Learn about symptoms of MIS-C, a serious condition linked to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Get help fast if your child shows any signs.

Find out more about the symptoms and treatment of this viral illness and how vaccines can prevent it.

Learn about this sudden, painful tightening of a muscle and what to do about it.

Minor strains may only overstretch a muscle or tendon, while more severe injuries may involve partial or complete tears in these tissues.

Read about different types of this progressive disease that interferes with the creation of new muscle, as well as treatments to help with symptoms.

This complicated disorder may be triggered by an infection. While there's no cure for chronic fatigue syndrome, treatment focuses on easing symptoms.

A breakdown in the communication between nerves and muscles causes weakness and fatigue of muscles under your voluntary control.

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this autoimmune disease that attacks nerve fibers in the body.

Learn how medications and bone marrow transplants are used to control complications caused by these syndromes that affect the bone marrow.

Find out more about this bone marrow cancer. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for primary myelofibrosis and secondary myelofibrosis.

Myocardial ischemia reduces blood flow to the heart and may cause chest pain — but not always. Learn all the signs and symptoms and how to treat it.

Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of this inflammation of the heart muscle that can reduce the heart's ability to pump blood.

These uncontrollable jerking motions, which include normal hiccups and "sleep starts," can be disabling when caused by an underlying health condition.

In this condition, pressure on certain points in the muscles, called trigger points, can cause ongoing muscle pain.

Learn about this connective tissue cancer that often starts in the arms and legs. MFS treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Learn about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common infection among older adults that causes nails to discolor and crumble.

This mental disorder includes an unreasonably high sense of importance, a need for excessive admiration, fragile self-esteem, and troubled relationships.

Learn more about this sleep condition that causes periods of involuntary sleep, sleep paralysis and early rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

Learn about these cancerous and noncancerous growths that form in and around the nose. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

These painless, noncancerous growths can lead to a lost sense of smell or infection. Medicine or surgery can help.

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is cancer that happens in the nasopharynx, which sits behind the nose and above the back of the throat.

Tired of squinting at objects in the distance? There are effective treatment options for this eye condition, and some preventive options are emerging.

This common ailment can be the result of poor posture or osteoarthritis. Rarely, it can indicate a more serious issue.

Learn about symptoms, risk factors and possible treatments for this rare disorder in people with advanced kidney disease.

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.

Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of neuroblastoma, one of the most common cancers of childhood.

Learn about this itchy skin condition that can disrupt your sleep and daily activities. Treatment focuses on controlling itching and preventing scratching.

Learn about the types of tumors that make up this group of rare cancers. Find out about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments.

Learn about this type of peripheral nerve tumor that forms a soft bump on or under the skin. It can appear anywhere in the body.

This genetic condition causes tumors on nerve tissue. Surgery and other therapies can manage symptoms.

Understand more about this condition that affects the spinal cord and eye nerves and is sometimes mistaken for multiple sclerosis.

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.

Nicotine dependence can be tough to kick, but treatments and resources are available to boost your chances of success.

A condition passed down in families that affects how the body breaks down and uses fats. Fat buildup in cells damages the nerves, brain and other organs.

Nightmare disorder involves disturbing or scary dreams that awaken you, causing distress or preventing adequate sleep.

Learn about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment of this cancer of the lymphatic system that causes swollen lymph nodes.

This liver condition is becoming more common in the Western world. Find out how to treat and prevent this potentially dangerous liver disease.

Many things can trigger this problem. Learn how to get relief from your runny, stuffy nose.

Learn about treatment options for all types of nonmelanoma skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and others.

This genetic condition stops typical development in parts of the body. It may include unusual facial features, short height, heart problems or other issues.

This highly contagious virus spreads through contaminated food, water or surfaces and causes vomiting and diarrhea. Learn ways to protect yourself.

Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern. It is a medical problem that increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.

OCD features unwanted thoughts and fears, or obsessions. These obsessions lead to repetitive behaviors, also known as compulsions, that get in the way of daily activities.

Learn the signs that point to this common and potentially serious sleep disorder. And find out the treatments that can help you sleep better.

Dust, fumes and other substances at work can cause asthma. Find out how to recognize this common type of asthma.

Learn about symptoms, causes and treatments of ocular rosacea — an eye condition that often affects people who have skin rosacea.

Learn about this type of tumor that can occur in the brain or spinal cord.

This childhood mental health condition includes frequent and persistent anger, irritability, arguing, defiance or vindictiveness toward authority.

Learn about this painful eye disorder that affects your optic nerve and what your doctor may recommend for treatment.

This chronic inflammatory condition results in white, lacy patches; red, swollen tissues; or open sores inside your mouth that may cause burning or pain.

This infection is caused by the overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans in the mouth.

This infection of one or both testicles can cause pain and infertility. A bacterial infection or the mumps virus is the usual cause.

This form of low blood pressure might cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting when rising from sitting or lying down.

This most common form of arthritis mainly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine. There's no cure, but symptoms can be managed.

Osteochondritis dissecans most commonly affects children who are very active in sports. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of this joint condition.

Bones don't get infected easily, but a serious injury, bloodstream infection or surgery may lead to a bone infection.

Fractures associated with this bone-weakening condition can be life-altering. Good nutrition, regular exercise and medications can help.

Learn about the symptoms and causes of this bone cancer that happens most often in children. Find out about treatments, including limb-sparing operations.

Learn more about cancer of the ovaries, including symptoms and treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy and targeted therapy.

Many women have ovarian cysts at some time. Most are harmless, but some can cause serious symptoms. Know what symptoms to watch for.

Learn about this possible complication of fertility treatments and how to recognize when you need to contact your care team.

Learn how you can get relief for sudden urges to urinate, which may point to overactive bladder or urinary incontinence.

Find out about this condition that can make bones fragile and misshapen, along with the osteoporosis drugs that can treat it.

This rare form of breast cancer causes breast skin changes. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments, including surgery.

Pain during sex can happen for many reasons, ranging from physical conditions to emotional concerns. Medicines or other therapies may help.

Learn about symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and other treatments for this serious condition affecting the pancreas.

Most pancreatic cysts are benign, but some types are cancerous. Find out about symptoms, causes and treatment of cysts in the pancreas.

Learn about these cancers that start in the hormone-producing cells of the pancreas. Explore innovative treatments, including the Whipple procedure and PRRT.

Pancreatitis can occur suddenly or build up over time. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this digestive system disorder that can cause serious illness.

Learn about effective treatment for sudden episodes of intense fear that trigger severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause.

Learn about this rare tumor that begins in nerve cells and sometimes causes high blood pressure. It's usually not cancerous, but sometimes it spreads.

This group of conditions affects people who have cancer and occurs when parts of the immune system attack parts of the nervous system.

There's no cure for this progressive movement disorder, but treatments can help your symptoms get better.

Learn about symptoms and diagnosis of parotid gland tumors. Find out how operations, such as parotidectomy, can treat parotid tumors and parotid cancers.

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.

Learn more about the symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of this common childhood infection — sometimes called slapped-cheek disease.

Jumper's knee — a common knee injury — affects the tendon that stretches from the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone.

This pain at the front of the knee is more common in people who run and who play sports that involve running and jumping.

Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this common — and treatable — heart problem that occurs shortly after birth.

Learn more about the causes and complications of this condition in which a hole in the heart doesn't close the way it should after birth.

Peanut allergy can be serious. Find out what you need to know to prevent a life-threatening reaction and get the latest on treatment approaches.

Pectus excavatum causes the breastbone to sink into the chest. This can affect heart and lung function. Surgery helps correct the deformity.

Pediatric brain tumors include medulloblastoma, glioma, embryonal tumor, germ cell brain tumor, spinal cord tumor, craniopharyngioma and pineoblastoma.

This condition can cause your child's breathing to become partly or completely blocked many times during sleep. Get to know the symptoms and treatments.

This serious infection of the female reproductive organs can cause long-term complications such as infertility and chronic pain. Know the symptoms and causes.

Learn about treatment choices for this condition, including surgical and nonsurgical options.

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.

Understand the importance of an accurate diagnosis for penicillin allergy and the best practices for antibiotic treatment options.

A dull or burning pain in the stomach could be a peptic ulcer. Find out more about this common, treatable digestive condition.

Learn the symptoms, causes and treatment of excess fluid around the heart.

Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart can cause sharp chest pain and other symptoms. Know how pericarditis is diagnosed and treated.

Discover effective treatments and learn self-care strategies for hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and other perimenopause symptoms.

This serious gum infection damages the soft tissue and can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. It can cause teeth to loosen or lead to tooth loss.

This common blood flow condition can cause leg pain when walking. Lifestyle changes and medicines can help, but sometimes surgery is needed.

These types of injuries affect the nerves that link the brain and spinal cord to nerves in other parts of the body.

Learn about these growths that form in or near nerves connecting to the spinal cord. Surgery is the most common treatment.

Learn what may cause the prickling, tingling or numb sensations of nerve damage and how to prevent and treat this painful disorder.

Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of peritonitis.

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.

Find out what to do when symptoms such as headache, fatigue and dizziness last longer than expected after an injury causes a concussion.

A person with this mental health condition thinks, acts and behaves in a rigid pattern that's not healthy. It's hard to understand and relate to others.

Family pet making you sneeze? Find out about diagnosis, treatment and handy household tips for relieving bothersome pet allergy symptoms.

Understand what causes bent and painful erections and learn what treatments are available.

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.

Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this rare adrenal gland tumor, which usually is not cancer.

Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of this painful condition that usually affects the skin above the tailbone in people who sit for long periods.

Pressure on a nerve can lead to numbness, tingling or pain that’s often improved by resting the area.

Learn about this rare cancer that begins in the brain's pineal gland. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

This highly contagious eye condition can be itchy and uncomfortable. But much like the common cold, it rarely requires medicine or staying home.

Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common type of intestinal worm infection.

Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of growths that develop in the pituitary gland.

Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this large rash common among teens and young adults.

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.

Learn about how this pregnancy complication is diagnosed and managed to reduce risks to your baby's health and your own.

This uncommon pregnancy complication, in which the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus, can endanger both the mother and the baby.

Learn about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment of this rare, potentially fatal disease that's usually passed on by fleas.

Learn about this most common cause of stabbing heel pain.

Learn about the causes, treatment and prevention of these hard, sometimes painful growths that appear on the heel or ball of the foot.

In this condition, the tissues that line the lungs and chest cavity (pleura) become inflamed, causing sharp chest pain that worsens during breathing.

Pneumonia — Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this serious lung infection.

A general term for lung swelling and irritation, it's often caused by breathing in irritants. The swelling can cause trouble breathing and a dry cough.

A collapsed lung occurs when air leaks into the space between your lung and chest wall. This air pushes on the outside of your lung and makes it collapse.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and home remedies for this itchy skin rash and how to prevent it.

Learn more about this contagious viral illness that affects the nervous system. Severe disease can lead to paralysis, trouble breathing and sometimes death.

Learn how treatments and lifestyle changes might help reduce kidney damage from this disease.

Polycystic ovaries, hormone imbalance and irregular periods are telltale signs and symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome. Find out about treatments.

This slow-growing blood cancer mainly affects people over 60. Treatments and lifestyle changes may reduce complications and ease symptoms.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment for this condition, in which too much amniotic fluid builds up during pregnancy.

Learn more about the symptoms and treatments for this sun-induced skin rash that usually appears in spring or summer, and also after using tanning beds.

Older adults who suddenly develop muscle pain and stiffness, especially in the shoulders, might have polymyalgia rheumatica.

The muscle weakness associated with polymyositis can make it difficult to climb stairs or reach overhead. Breathing and swallowing also can be affected.

Learn more about this lower extremity aneurysm that occurs in the wall of an artery located behind the knee.

Calf pain cramping your style during a workout? Know the symptoms of popliteal artery entrapment syndrome.

This group of disorders results from a buildup of natural chemicals in the body that affect the nervous system and skin. Learn how to avoid symptom triggers.

This syndrome causes a number of potentially serious symptoms that appear decades after the polio virus.

This mental health condition, which is caused by being part of or witnessing a terrifying event, leads to symptoms that include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety.

Learn about post-vasectomy pain syndrome (PVPS) — How it happens after a vasectomy, tests to diagnose it and treatment options.

This rare neurological syndrome that's often caused by Alzheimer's disease affects vision and coordination.

In this pelvic floor disorder, the rectum presses against weakened tissues and bulges into the vagina. Learn about the symptoms and treatments.

This complication of shingles can cause pain, itching and numbness long after the shingles rash clears. Treatments can ease symptoms.

Learn the risk factors and symptoms of depression in new mothers, as well as effective treatment that can help you manage symptoms and bond with your baby.

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.

This condition is swelling and irritation that happens after surgery to create a J pouch in the colon.

This rare genetic condition leads to physical, mental and behavioral problems, including being hungry all the time.

Read about what can cause children's bodies to begin changing into adult bodies too soon.

Blood sugar levels start to rise even before you get type 2 diabetes. Find out what steps you can take to prevent diabetes from developing.

Learn about the diagnosis, treatment of this pregnancy complication of high blood pressure with related damage to the kidneys or other organs.

Here's what you need to know about caring for a premature baby and the possible health problems of a preterm birth.

Understand what may cause ejaculation to happen earlier than wanted during sex. Also learn how to treat and prevent it.

Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are extra heartbeats that disrupt the heart rhythm. PVCs are common.

Mood swings, cramps and irritability are just a few telltale clues that you're getting your period. Learn what you can do for PMS symptom relief.

Have you noticed — yet — having to hold books at arm's length to read them? Find out what options are available when it happens.

Using a prescription medicine in a way not intended by the prescriber can lead to drug abuse. Learn about risk factors and treatment for drug misuse.

Going into labor before your due date is serious, but knowing the risk factors and how to manage them can help.

Understand the symptoms, possible causes and treatment of prolonged erection of the penis, including when to seek emergency care.

Primary biliary cholangitis is a type of liver disease that damages the bile ducts. Early recognition and treatment may help prevent complications.

Frequent infections could mean you have an immune system disorder. The conditions in this category are usually caused by genetic changes.

This motor neuron disease causes nerves within the brain to slowly break down. It causes muscle weakness primarily in the legs, arms and tongue.

This condition, also called premature ovarian failure, happens in women under age 40. Hormone therapy can lessen symptoms.

Find out more about this type of dementia that affects the speech and language areas of the brain.

Liver damage can result from this potentially serious disease in which scarring blocks the bile ducts. A liver transplant is the only known cure.

Proctitis means inflammation of the rectal lining. This condition is often a treatment side effect or part of a more generalized disease.

This genetic disorder is extremely rare and progressive. It causes children to age rapidly, beginning in their first two years of life.

Learn about this brain condition that affects your ability to walk, move your eyes, talk and eat.

Learn how this pituitary gland tumor alters certain hormone levels and leads to problems such as infertility, decreased libido and vision problems.

Learn about detection, diagnostic approaches, treatment options and advances for prostate cancer, including robotic prostatectomy and current research.

Learn about tests and treatments for disorders of the prostate gland that cause pain, difficult or painful urination, and other symptoms.

Pseudobulbar affect — Overview covers symptoms, treatment of this neurological condition that's characterized by uncontrollable laughing and crying.

This causes sensitivity to certain muscle relaxants used during anesthesia. Muscles may stay relaxed for too long, interfering with movement and breathing.

This disease mimics gout, causing sudden, painful swelling in one or more joints. Treatments can reduce the pain and improve joint function.

This inflammatory colon condition is usually caused by the bacterium Clostridioides difficile. The use of high-dose antibiotics may let these germs grow unchecked.

Headaches and vision loss can result from this increased pressure inside your brain that occurs with no obvious reason.

Learn about this common skin condition that causes red, scaly, itchy patches and how you can combine medications with self-care habits to manage it.

This form of arthritis affects some people who have psoriasis — a disease that features red patches of skin topped with silvery scales.

Pubic lice (crabs) are an itchy, but treatable, nuisance. Find out how to spot and treat this common sexually transmitted infection (STI).

This life-threatening heart condition that's present at birth changes the way blood travels from the heart to the rest of the body.

Also called PA/IVS, this rare congenital heart defect is diagnosed at or shortly after birth. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.

This congenital heart defect affects the valve between the heart and lungs and includes a hole in the heart. Learn the symptoms and how it’s treated.

Get more information about the causes of this potentially life-threatening lung condition and learn how to treat and prevent it.

A blood clot blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung. Often the clot starts in a leg and travels to the lung.

Thickened and scarred lung tissue makes it hard for the lungs to work well. Symptoms are shortness of breath that worsens, cough, tiredness and weight loss.

This lung condition makes the heart work harder and become weak. Changes in genes and some medicines and diseases can cause it. Know if you're at risk.

When the valve between the heart and lungs is narrowed, blood flow slows. Know the symptoms of this type of valve disease and how it's treated.

In this condition, a valve between an infant's stomach and small intestine fails to open enough for food to pass through. Surgery is the treatment.

Learn about the symptoms, treatment and risk factors of this skin condition with open sores, along with advice on how to cope with it.

REM sleep behavior disorder is a sleep disorder in which you physically and vocally act out vivid, often unpleasant dreams during REM sleep.

Learn about this deadly virus that most often spreads to people through the bite of an infected animal.

This complication of radiation therapy for cancer can cause stomach pain, vomiting or diarrhea. For most people, symptoms go away within weeks.

Read about what happens when someone is exposed to high doses of radiation, and what you can do to prevent such exposure in an emergency.

A shingles outbreak can affect the facial nerve near one of your ears, potentially causing facial paralysis and hearing loss.

Learn how this disease causes parts of the body, mainly fingers and toes, to feel cold and numb and possibly change colors from cold temperatures or stress.

This joint pain is triggered by an infection in another part of the body — often the intestines, genitals or urinary tract.

Reactive attachment disorder is when an infant or young child doesn't establish healthy attachments with parents or caregivers due to neglect.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and prevention of this cancer that starts in the rectum. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

This rare condition happens when the rectum slips outside of the anus. Find out about symptoms and treatment.

This open tunnel connects the rectum and vagina, allowing gas or stool to pass into the vagina. Learn about rectovaginal fistula treatment and self-care.

Learn about symptoms that alert doctors to a breast cancer recurrence and strategies for treating cancer that comes back after initial treatment.

Read more about what happens when the arteries leading to your kidneys become narrowed, as well as potential treatments for this condition.

This common pain in the part of a limb that remains after an amputation has many causes and effective treatment options.

This common illness affects the lungs. It can seem like a cold, but may be severe, especially in children. Know the symptoms and treatment.

Uncomfortable sensations in your legs can interrupt your sleep — making you drag through your day. These therapies calm the restlessness and improve sleep.

Eye floaters and reduced vision can be symptoms of this condition. Find out about causes and treatment for this eye emergency.

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for various conditions that affect the retinas and vision. Find out when it's time to contact a doctor.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this eye cancer that occurs in young children.

Find out about this condition that allows the testicle to move between the scrotum and groin.

Learn about the symptoms and treatment options for this condition that can cause male infertility.

This rare genetic disorder affects the way the brain develops, causing a progressive inability to use muscles for eye and body movements and language.

Learn about the causes and treatment of this rare but serious condition causing swelling in the liver and brain.

This rare soft tissue cancer affects children more often than adults. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Learn about this complication of strep throat and scarlet fever and what you can do to prevent it.

This chronic inflammatory disorder can affect more than just your joints. It can also damage your skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels.

Learn what can cause this bone-softening disease in children and how supplements may prevent or treat the condition.

Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread fungal skin infection that itches and is related to athlete's foot.

Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread, itchy fungal skin infection and how to prevent it.

Learn about the symptoms, skin care tips and medicines for this common skin condition of the face that causes flushing and spider veins.

Learn about the causes of and home-care tips for this common viral infection that often affects children by age 2, causing a high fever followed by a rash.

This common shoulder disorder is often caused by repetitive overhead motions in jobs or sports. Extensive rotator cuff tears may require surgery.

Learn more about this common childhood condition that causes fever, vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes abdominal pain.

Learn more about the symptoms and prevention of this contagious viral infection best known for its distinctive red rash.

Learn about this condition that results in regurgitating and reswallowing food. Behavioral therapy and medicine are treatments.

A ruptured eardrum is a hole or tear in your eardrum, the thin tissue that separates your ear canal from your middle ear.

A break in the surface of your spleen, usually from a forceful blow to your abdomen, can cause life-threatening internal bleeding.

Learn about the causes, complications and diagnosis of this indentation on the lower back present at birth in some babies.

This joint inflammation can cause pain in the buttocks or lower back. The pain can go down one or both legs.

Learn about this rare tumor that forms in the salivary glands. Treatments include surgery and radiation therapy.

This common bacterial infection is spread through contaminated food or water and affects the intestinal tract. Learn more about prevention and treatment.

This inflammatory disease results in growth of tiny granulomas in different parts of the body, including the lungs, eyes, skin and heart.

Learn about this cancer that forms in the bones and the connective tissue. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the many types of sarcoma.

Learn more about this contagious condition that causes intense itching, usually in areas where the skin folds, such as around joints.

Learn more about the symptoms, causes, complications and treatment of this strep bacterial infection that causes a red rash, sore throat and high fever.

This mental health condition includes schizophrenia symptoms, such as delusions and hallucinations, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression and mania.

People with this mental health condition do not want to be with others. They stay away from social activities. They're limited in how they express emotions.

This mental condition can lead to hallucinations, delusions, and very disordered thinking and behavior. It can make daily living hard, but it's treatable.

This condition includes odd or eccentric thinking and behavior, few close relationships, and great distrust of others. Treatment can make symptoms better.

Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of this usually benign, slow-growing tumor that begins in peripheral nerve cells.

This rare conditions causes slow-growing tumors on nerves, including on the nerve in the ear that carries sound information to the brain.

Pressure on the sciatic nerve can cause pain and often numbness down a leg. Self-care measures might help.

This group of rare diseases involves the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. Some forms can affect internal organs.

Sclerosing mesenteritis is a rare condition that may lead to blockage in the small intestine. Learn about treatment at Mayo Clinic.

This sideways curvature of the spine occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. Treatment may include braces or surgery.

Scorpion stings are painful but rarely life-threatening. Young children and older adults are most at risk of serious complications.

Lumps in the scrotum have various causes. Even painless lumps should be checked promptly by a health care professional.

This type of depression is related to changes in seasons and begins and ends at about the same times every year.

Learn about diagnosis and treatments for this rare cancer that often affects the eyelid. Treatments include Mohs surgery and radiation.

Find out what you can do to treat this flaky skin condition that can cause scaly skin and stubborn, itchy dandruff.

Learn more about the symptoms and treatments of this common, noncancerous skin growth that gradually appears as you age.

Learn more about high blood pressure that's caused by another medical condition. Find out about risk factors and treatments to help you stay healthy.

Learn about this burst of electrical activity in the brain and what causes it. Find out what to do if you see someone having a seizure.

A lack of the disease-fighting antibody called immunoglobulin A (IgA) may cause frequent infections or serious complications.

Deliberately hurting your own body, such as by cutting or burning, is a harmful way to cope with emotional pain, intense anger and frustration.

This is intense or prolonged separation anxiety that interferes with school or other daily activities or includes panic attacks. Learn about treatment.

Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of sepsis, a serious infection-related illness.

Learn about this painful infection in a joint and why prompt treatment can help minimize joint damage.

Learn how certain drug interactions or an increase in the dose of certain drugs can cause serotonin levels to rise to potentially dangerous levels.

Learn about this contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness. The last known infection was reported in 2004.

Learn about the causes and treatment of this type of headache.

Find out the symptoms of STDs and what you can do to prevent them, along with the treatments if you're diagnosed with one.

Understand why shaking a baby can cause brain damage, and why getting immediate medical care can save a child’s life or prevent serious health problems.

It's possible to be allergic to some types of shellfish without reacting to other types. Learn more about this common food allergy.

This infection of the intestine causes diarrhea. Learn the symptoms, treatments and ways to help prevent it.

Shin splints are common in runners, dancers and military recruits. Learn how modifying your exercise routine can help prevent shin splints from recurring.

Learn more about symptoms, causes, treatment and vaccine prevention of this painful condition affecting the nerves.

This digestive condition happens when part of the small intestine is missing or damaged, either at birth or after surgery. The syndrome keeps you from absorbing needed nutrients.

This heart rhythm disorder causes slow, paused or irregular heartbeats. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this inherited blood disorder that, in the United States, is more common among Black people.

Sinus headaches are often to blame for headache with facial pain — but that pain might actually be a migraine.

If you're bothered by dry eyes and mouth, talk to your doctor about whether you have the autoimmune condition Sjogren's syndrome.

Learn about skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma, melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Find out about symptoms, treatments and ways to lower your risk.

Snoring loudly could be an indication of sleep apnea, a disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep.

Common types include insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome and narcolepsy. Other types include nightmare disorder and sleep terrors.

These are times of screaming or crying, intense fear, and sometimes waving arms and legs during sleep. The person often sits up in bed, looking scared.

People who get up and walk around while sleeping may not need treatment. But if it happens often, it could be a sleep disorder that needs treatment.

This type of cancer starts in the small intestine. Find out more about symptoms and treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and targeted therapy.

Learn more about this condition also called a vaginal hernia that happens when the small bowel pushes down onto the top of the vagina.

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can occur when excess bacteria builds up in the small intestine. Learn more about this bowel disorder.

Also called coronary microvascular disease, this type of heart disease can be hard to detect. Know the symptoms and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and vaccine prevention of this contagious, disfiguring and sometimes fatal viral disease.

Is the sound of snoring disrupting sleep in your household? Find out causes and treatment options for this common problem.

Learn more on this disorder where everyday interactions cause significant worry and self-consciousness because you fear being judged negatively by others.

Learn about the symptoms of this type of cancer that forms in the back of the mouth. Treatment options might include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

This rare type of cancer can begin in the muscles, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons and the lining of joints. Treatment usually includes surgery.

This rare type of tumor most often occurs near the lungs. Surgery is usually the treatment.

Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome is a rare condition that's often linked to chronic constipation. Learn more about symptoms and treatment.

Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment for this disorder, which is linked with major emotional distress and impairment.

Find out what causes this common affliction, when to see a doctor and what you can do to get relief from a sore throat.

These are extreme fears of objects or situations that pose little or no danger. There is no reason for these fears, but you stay away from these things.

Learn more about this noncancerous testicular disorder that may require surgery if it's causing discomfort. But, the condition often needs no treatment.

Learn more about prevention, symptoms, complications and treatment of spider bites, which are usually harmless.

Learn about this condition in which an unborn baby's spine and spinal cord don't form properly. Surgery during pregnancy may be a treatment option.

Learn about how this rare blood vessel condition can affect the spinal cord.

Learn what may happen after the spinal cord has been damaged.

Spinal cord tumors can cause serious problems such as pain and paralysis. Find out how more about management and treatment.

These headaches can happen after a spinal tap procedure or spinal anesthesia, and usually don’t require treatment.

This condition narrows the amount of space within the spine. This can squeeze the nerves that travel through the spine. Surgery is sometimes needed.

A torn blood vessel in the heart can cause a heart attack. Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of this medical emergency.

Sprained ankle — Injury to a ligament of the ankle can usually be treated with at-home care and appropriate exercises to get you back on your feet.

A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough bands of tissue that connect two bones together in your joints. Ice and elevation can help.

This common skin cancer usually looks like a bump or a scaly sore. Learn about symptoms and treatment options, including freezing, lasers and surgery.

Find out about diagnosis and treatment of this cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of these potentially lethal infections.

Learn more about the causes of this rare disorder of the skin and mucous membranes, its early signs, and whether it's preventable.

Stomach cancer, which is also called gastric cancer, is cancer that begins in the stomach. Learn about symptoms, causes, detection and treatments.

These masses of cells that form on your stomach lining usually don't cause symptoms. Learn what causes them and when to be concerned.

Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this throat bacterial infection in children and adults.

Stress fractures are tiny cracks in bones often caused by overuse or osteoporosis. Learn how to prevent and treat them.

Movement such as coughing, laughing and running can cause urine to leak for people with this condition. Learn about treatments and self-care.

Find out the symptoms of and treatment for this painless condition that causes streaks on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks and thighs.

Promptly spotting stroke symptoms leads to faster treatment and less damage to the brain.

Stuttering, sometimes called stammering, is a speech condition that involves problems with rhythm and flow when speaking.

A stye (sty) is a painful red bump along the eyelash line that can often be treated with home remedies. Find out more about this irritating eyelid infection.

Learn about how this type of bleeding in the brain is diagnosed and treated.

Subconjunctival hemorrhage is a broken blood vessel in the eye — learn more about this common, harmless condition that clears up without treatment.

This medical emergency involves sudden loss of all heart activity. Learn how fast, appropriate care may help prevent death.

Learn about the unexplained death of a young baby who seems healthy.

Suicide can be prevented. Learn suicide warning signs and how to reach out for immediate help and professional treatment.

Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this itchy rash that is an allergic reaction to sunlight.

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.

SVT is a heart rhythm disorder that causes a very fast or erratic heartbeat. The heart may beat more than 150 times a minute. Know the symptoms and when it's treated.

Most of these growths aren't cancer, but you should still get them checked promptly.

Learn more about the causes, treatment and self-care of this skin condition. Unusual changes may mean a medical problem.

The moist environment from water remaining in your ear after swimming or bathing can lead to this infection in the outer ear canal.

Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this itchy rash that usually affects people swimming in freshwater lakes.

This condition can be caused by trauma, overuse injuries, or an underlying disease or condition. A fluid sample from the knee may be needed for diagnosis.

Learn more about swollen lymph nodes, including possible causes and treatments your doctor may recommend.

This rare type of cancer tends to occur near large joints, mainly the knee, in young adults. The main treatment is surgery.

Understand how this infectious disease spreads, what you can do to prevent it and how it's treated.

The development of a fluid-filled cyst in the spinal cord can eventually damage the cord and cause symptoms such as pain and muscle weakness.

Excess mast cells can build up in skin, bone and organs. When triggered, the cells release substances that can cause allergic reactions and organ damage.

Learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment and risks of this life-threatening, rare skin disorder, also called toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Treatment options for pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement can include pain management, medical therapies and surgery.

Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this heart rhythm disorder, which causes a rapid heart rate.

Understand this rare disease that damages the aorta, the large artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body.

Tapeworms in the intestines usually cause mild disease. Immature tapeworms, called larval cysts, can cause serious disease in other parts of the body.

This rare, inherited disease causes a buildup of fatty acids that damages the brain and typically results in muscle control loss, blindness and paralysis.

This serious mental health problem affects how your teenager thinks, feels and behaves, and can cause emotional, functional and physical problems.

These seizures begin in the temporal lobes of the brain. They can trigger a variety of symptoms such as odd feelings, fear and unresponsiveness.

Repetitive activities and weekend warrior exercise can bother tendons, causing pain and swelling.

Repeated motion of the wrist and arm often cause this condition. It affects athletes and nonathletes. Learn how to prevent and treat it.

These common headaches can be triggered by stress. Healthy habits and medicines can help manage them.

Learn about cancer that starts in the testicles. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Sudden, severe pain in the scrotum could be testicular torsion. Learn about symptoms and treatment for this health emergency.

Learn about treatment of the serious bacterial infection commonly known as lockjaw and the vaccines that prevent it.

These four heart problems present at birth change how blood flows through the body. Know the symptoms and treatment.

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.

Learn about this serious condition in which the upper part of the body's main artery becomes weak and may rupture.

This group of conditions is caused by pressure on the blood vessels or nerves between the collarbone and rib. The pressure can cause pain and numbness.

Learn more about this type of cancer that affects your throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx) or tonsils.

Thrombocytopenia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of a low platelet count.

This condition occurs when your body produces too many platelets, the cells that help blood clot. Thrombocytosis can cause clotting or bleeding problems.

Learn more about this inflammation of a blood vessel that can interrupt flow.

This common condition can cause pain and mobility issues, making simple tasks difficult. Treatment may include medications, splints and sometimes surgery.

These headaches are sudden and severe, and can warn of a life-threatening condition — so seek immediate medical attention.

Learn about thyroid cancer diagnosis and treatment, including thyroid surgery, radioactive iodine and thyroid hormone therapy.

Find out what can cause lumps in the thyroid gland and how your doctor may treat them.

Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatments of this common skin infection that usually responds to treatment.

Tinnitus can be caused by many health conditions. As such, the symptoms and treatment options vary by person. Get the facts in this comprehensive overview.

Walking on toes or the balls of the feet is fairly common in children who are learning to walk. Most children outgrow it.

Learn how doctors use innovative operations, such as transoral robotic surgery, and radiation technology, including protons, for tongue cancer treatment.

In this condition present at birth, a band of tissue (lingual frenulum) tethers the tongue to the floor of the mouth, restricting the range of motion.

Learn about this type of seizure that can cause convulsions. Also know how to help if you see someone having one.

Find out how healthcare teams use innovative treatments such as transoral robotic surgery and proton therapy to treat this type of throat cancer.

Learn about the causes and treatment of tonsillitis, a common cause of sore throat in children.

A bacterial infection at the tip of the tooth root usually occurs from an untreated dental cavity, an injury or prior dental work.

Any activity that causes you to twist or rotate your knee, especially when putting your full weight on it, can cause this common knee injury.

In this congenital heart condition, the lung's blood vessels attach to the wrong places in the heart. Know the symptoms and how it's diagnosed.

The repetitive movements and sounds called tics that characterize Tourette syndrome can affect daily life — but there are ways to manage them.

Find out about symptoms and treatment for toxic hepatitis — liver inflammation caused by exposure to certain substances, such as alcohol or medications.

Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, potentially fatal complication of certain types of bacterial infections. Learn about symptoms, risk factors and treatment.

Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of this parasitic infection that can cause severe disease.

Trachoma is the leading preventable cause of blindness worldwide. Find out about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this serious eye disease.

When your memory suddenly disappears, it can be frightening — but transient global amnesia is typically temporary and harmless.

This short bout of stroke-like symptoms doesn't cause permanent damage. But it may serve as a warning sign of a future stroke.

This serious, rare heart problem present at birth requires surgery to correct. Learn about its symptoms and treatment.

This neurological disorder occurs when a section of the spinal cord is inflamed, causing pain, weakness, sensory problems and dysfunction in the body.

If a head injury causes a mild traumatic brain injury, long-term problems are rare. But a severe injury can mean significant problems.

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.

Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this type of roundworm infection.

This common sexually transmitted infection is caused by a parasite. Reduce your risk by using condoms when you have sex.

In this mental health condition, people can't resist urges to pull out hair from their body. They do this often. Therapy may help reduce or stop urges.

Learn how this congenital heart defect blocks blood flow from the heart to the lungs. Treatment involves multiple surgeries.

This condition affects the valve between the two right heart chambers. It changes how blood flows through the heart. Learn the symptoms and treatment.

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.

Learn about this nerve condition that can jolt areas on the face with electric-shock-like pain.

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.

Females with this genetic disorder have three X chromosomes instead of two. Symptoms can be mild or include developmental delays and learning disabilities.

Learn more about this congenital heart defect that makes it difficult for the heart to pump the right amount of blood to the lungs and the body.

Learn about the prevention and treatment of this disease that causes serious illness around the world.

This uncommon genetic disorder causes tumors that are not cancer. These tumors are unexpected overgrowths of tissue in different parts of the body.

Turner syndrome affects only females as the result of a missing or partially missing X chromosome, causing a variety of medical and developmental problems.

Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment of this chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.

Know what symptoms to look for, as well as more about diagnosis, treatment and daily living with this lifelong insulin-dependent condition.

High blood sugar levels are the main problem in diabetes. Learn about lifestyle changes to lower the risk and treatments to manage type 2 diabetes.

More children are being diagnosed with this blood sugar condition. Learn how to help manage or prevent this chronic disease in your child.

Learn more about the symptoms, cause and treatment of this serious bacterial infection.

This type of inflammatory bowel disease causes swelling and sores in the digestive tract. Learn more about symptoms and treatment.

Ulnar wrist pain occurs on the side of your wrist opposite your thumb. The pain can become severe enough to prevent you from doing simple tasks.

Learn about this condition in which your intestines create a bulge near your navel.

Learn about causes, complications and treatment of this condition in which one or both testicles aren't in the usual place within the scrotum.

Learn about this cancer that most often happens in the soft tissues of the arms and legs. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Find out how doctors use minimally invasive surgery to treat this rare cancer that forms in the tubes that connect your kidneys to your bladder.

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.

Narrowing of the tube that carries urine from the body, called the urethra, can limit urine flow and cause a number of problems.

Learn about possible causes of the loss of bladder control and what treatments are available for this problem.

Learn the symptoms that may occur if there's an infection in the urinary tract. Also find out what can cause a UTI and how the infection is treated.

Foods and medicines can change the color of urine. But a color change also could be a sign of disease.

Learn about these common noncancerous growths and what to do if you have symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding.

Tissue growths inside the uterus can cause abnormal uterine bleeding or infertility. Learn about tests and treatment.

Find out more about the symptoms and possible treatments, including surgical repair, for this pelvic floor disorder.

Uveitis is a form of eye inflammation that can cause pain, redness and blurry vision. Prompt treatment is important.

In this rare condition that occurs before birth, the vagina doesn't develop and the uterus may only develop partially or not at all. Learn about treatment.

Read about this condition that causes vaginal and urinary symptoms, often after menopause. It's also called genitourinary syndrome of menopause.

Learn about the symptoms of this rare type of cancer. Treatments for cancer of the vagina include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Learn about this unusual opening that forms between the vagina and another organ.

Inflammation of the vagina can result in discharge, itching and pain. Recognize signs and symptoms and learn when to seek treatment.

Learn about symptoms and treatment for valley fever — an infection caused by fungi found in the soil of America's desert regions.

Find out how this condition involving the enlargement of veins in the scrotum can affect sperm quality and production.

This common condition causes lines or cords to develop under the skin. Learn self-care steps to take and what treatments there are.

Learn more about this stroke-related type of dementia that causes memory loss and reasoning problems. Prevention is possible, and good heart health is key.

Learn more about this condition in which malformations of the aortic arch encircle the windpipe and esophagus and can press against them.

An inflammation of the blood vessels, vasculitis may thicken and weaken blood vessel walls. If blood flow is restricted, organ damage can occur.

Learn about what causes a brief loss of consciousness and when to see a doctor if this happens to you.

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.

In this heart problem present at birth, there is a hole between the two lower heart chambers. Know the symptoms and when surgery is needed.

This rapid heart rate can be a medical emergency. Know the warning symptoms and how it's treated.

Learn about these tumors that grow in the bones of the spine, causing pain and weakening the spinal column. Find out about diagnosis and treatment.

Learn about what happens if urine flows backward from the bladder. Usually found in children, this condition boosts the risk of urinary tract infections.

This condition, often called stomach flu, is usually harmless, except for infants and people with immunosuppression. Symptoms can usually be managed.

Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of these sometimes deadly diseases.

A lack of folate and vitamin B-12 can cause a type of anemia in which red blood cells become too large and can't carry oxygen properly.

Learn more about this condition in which your skin loses pigment cells, resulting in very light or white patches on parts of the body.

Find out more about this condition that happens when nerve signals that control the voice box are interrupted.

Learn more about the causes of common voice disorders, such as laryngitis and granuloma, and how Mayo Clinic diagnoses and treats them.

Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment of this inherited bleeding disorder in which blood doesn't clot well.

Learn about this rare cancer that forms on the skin that surrounds the urethra and vagina. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Learn about pain, burning and irritation of the vaginal area that doesn’t have a clear cause. Then find out how to get relief.

Learn about this rare type of white blood cell cancer. Treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and bone marrow transplant.

Blurred vision or blind spots could be a sign of this eye disorder. Recognizing the warning signs could save your vision.

Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of wheat allergy and how they differ from those of celiac disease. Managing either condition means avoiding wheat.

This common neck injury often is from a car crash. But other trauma can cause it too. Know the symptoms and how to treat it.

Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this rare primarily digestive infection.

Learn more about the symptoms, causes, treatment of this highly contagious, vaccine-preventable lung infection.

Progress in the diagnosis and treatment of this kidney cancer have greatly improved the outlook for children with the condition.

This inherited disease causes copper to build up in vital organs, especially the liver, brain and eyes. It's treatable when caught early.

This heart condition present at birth causes a fast heartbeat. Rarely, it can cause sudden cardiac death. Know the symptoms and how it's treated.

These lines in the skin are a natural part of aging that's also affected by sun exposure and smoking. Learn about prevention tips and treatment options.

Wrist pain can be caused by many types of problems, ranging from sprains to arthritis. An accurate diagnosis is crucial to determine the proper treatment.

This genetic disease weakens the immune system, mainly in males, and leads to having infections often.

Vaginal itching or burning could mean a yeast infection. Learn about other symptoms and treatments for this condition.

Learn about what causes these involuntary wrist spasms that often frustrate golfers.

Find out the symptoms of this condition, how it causes a bulge to form in the tube that connects the throat to the stomach and treatments.

In this rare disease, tumors in the digestive tract cause excess production of a certain hormone. High levels of this hormone increase stomach acid, leading to peptic ulcers.