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Tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure
Learn about this type of seizure that can cause convulsions. Also know how to help if you see someone having one.
Epidermolysis bullosa
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.
Bronchiolitis
Infection in the small airways of the lungs is common in young kids and babies. Symptoms may include coughing, wheezing and trouble breathing.
Bacterial vaginosis
Learn about symptoms, treatments and prevention of this common vaginal condition.
Heart valve disease
Learn about this condition in which one or more of the heart valves doesn't work properly.
Chiari malformation
Learn about this brain condition in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal.
Double uterus
Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon condition of the uterus. It is present at birth.
Epilepsy
Learn about this condition that causes seizures. Find out which symptoms are associated with different types of seizures and how they're treated.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
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.
Conjoined twins
If an early embryo only partially separates and two babies develop, they remain physically connected — most often at the chest, abdomen or pelvis.
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