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Anal pain
Anal pain: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of this common symptom.
Amniocentesis
Find out about this prenatal test that checks the fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy.
Amenorrhea
Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) may be linked to an underlying, treatable problem. Learn about amenorrhea causes and when to seek help.
Alzheimer's stages: How the disease progresses
Alzheimer's stages — common behaviors as the disease progresses.
Allergy skin tests
Considering skin testing for your allergies? Learn about the risks, results and what to expect during testing.
Allergy medications and pregnancy: What's safe?
Find out what medicines can help you manage allergies while you're pregnant.
Allergies
Allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe, even life-threatening. Most allergies can't be cured, but treatments can help.
Albinism
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.
Airplane ear
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.
Air travel during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Consider these guidelines if you need to fly while you're pregnant.
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