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Rectovaginal fistula
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.
Recurrent breast cancer
Learn about symptoms that alert doctors to a breast cancer recurrence and strategies for treating cancer that comes back after initial treatment.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
This common illness affects the lungs. It can seem like a cold, but may be severe, especially in children. Know the symptoms and treatment.
Restless legs syndrome
Uncomfortable sensations in your legs can interrupt your sleep — making you drag through your day. These therapies calm the restlessness and improve sleep.
Rett syndrome
This rare genetic disorder affects the way the brain develops, causing a progressive inability to use muscles for eye and body movements and language.
Reye's syndrome
Learn about the causes and treatment of this rare but serious condition causing swelling in the liver and brain.
Rhabdomyosarcoma
This rare soft tissue cancer affects children more often than adults. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Rheumatic fever
Learn about this complication of strep throat and scarlet fever and what you can do to prevent it.
Rheumatoid arthritis
This chronic inflammatory disorder can affect more than just your joints. It can also damage your skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels.
Rickets
Learn what can cause this bone-softening disease in children and how supplements may prevent or treat the condition.
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