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Malignant hyperthermia
This rare genetic disorder triggers a severe reaction to certain anesthesia drugs, causing rigid muscles, high fever, fast heart rate and rapid breathing.
Ringworm (body)
Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread fungal skin infection that itches and is related to athlete's foot.
Pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension)
Headaches and vision loss can result from this increased pressure inside your brain that occurs with no obvious reason.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura
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.
Stress fractures
Stress fractures are tiny cracks in bones often caused by overuse or osteoporosis. Learn how to prevent and treat them.
Dehydration
Dehydration is especially common and dangerous for infants, young children and older adults. Learn more about treating and preventing dehydration.
Growing pains
Learn about this common condition involving leg pain in children, including growing pain symptoms and how to ease discomfort.
Pseudocholinesterase deficiency
This causes sensitivity to certain muscle relaxants used during anesthesia. Muscles may stay relaxed for too long, interfering with movement and breathing.
Torn meniscus
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.
Male hypogonadism
This condition affects the ability of men's bodies to produce enough testosterone or enough sperm or both.
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