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Whiplash
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.
Urinary incontinence
Learn about possible causes of the loss of bladder control and what treatments are available for this problem.
Toe walking in children
Walking on toes or the balls of the feet is fairly common in children who are learning to walk. Most children outgrow it.
Stye (sty)
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.
Snoring
Is the sound of snoring disrupting sleep in your household? Find out causes and treatment options for this common problem.
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.
Peripheral neuropathy
Learn what may cause the prickling, tingling or numb sensations of nerve damage and how to prevent and treat this painful disorder.
Ocular rosacea
Learn about symptoms, causes and treatments of ocular rosacea — an eye condition that often affects people who have skin rosacea.
Hiccups
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.
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Learn about the causes and treatment of heavy menstrual periods.
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