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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.
Familial hypercholesterolemia
This inherited condition can cause extremely high levels of "bad" cholesterol, even in childhood, and can lead to early heart attacks and death.
Boils and carbuncles
Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of these painful pus-filled infections that cause bumps under your skin or leaking sores.
Ringworm (body)
Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread fungal skin infection that itches and is related to athlete's foot.
Subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessel in eye)
Subconjunctival hemorrhage is a broken blood vessel in the eye — learn more about this common, harmless condition that clears up without treatment.
Sweating and body odor
Learn more about the causes, treatment and self-care of this skin condition. Unusual changes may mean a medical problem.
Pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension)
Headaches and vision loss can result from this increased pressure inside your brain that occurs with no obvious reason.
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.
Shin splints
Shin splints are common in runners, dancers and military recruits. Learn how modifying your exercise routine can help prevent shin splints from recurring.
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