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Sexually transmitted disease (STD) symptoms
Learn about symptoms of some of the more common diseases that can be passed through sex.
Sundowning: Late-day confusion
Sundowning isn't a disease. It's a symptom that often occurs in people with dementia.
Aspirin allergy: What are the symptoms?
An aspirin allergy or sensitivity can cause serious symptoms.
Ocular rosacea
Learn about symptoms, causes and treatments of ocular rosacea — an eye condition that often affects people who have skin rosacea.
Salt craving: A symptom of Addison's disease?
Constantly craving salt could signal a medical condition, such as Addison's disease.
Chronic cough
A cough that lasts for weeks could be caused by smoking, postnasal drip, asthma, acid reflux, respiratory infections, COPD or another underlying problem.
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.
Snoring
Is the sound of snoring disrupting sleep in your household? Find out causes and treatment options for this common problem.
Video: An asthma attack
What happens to your airways during an asthma attack?
Diarrhea
Learn more about what causes this common, unpleasant digestive condition, and how you can treat and prevent it.
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