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Secondary hypertension
Learn more about high blood pressure that's caused by another medical condition. Find out about risk factors and treatments to help you stay healthy.
Septic arthritis
Learn about this painful infection in a joint and why prompt treatment can help minimize joint damage.
Paget's disease of bone
Find out about this condition that can make bones fragile and misshapen, along with the osteoporosis drugs that can treat it.
Chronic exertional compartment syndrome
Learn about this condition that causes pain and swelling in muscles of the legs or arms during exercise.
Tooth abscess
A bacterial infection at the tip of the tooth root usually occurs from an untreated dental cavity, an injury or prior dental work.
Stretch marks
Find out the symptoms of and treatment for this painless condition that causes streaks on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks and thighs.
Infectious diseases
Viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites can all cause infection. Find out more about how to prevent and treat these conditions.
Malaria
Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of this infectious disease transmitted to humans through mosquito bites.
Blastocystis hominis
This microscopic organism is a parasite that can live in your digestive system. Whether it causes digestive problems isn't clear.
Sepsis
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of sepsis, a serious infection-related illness.
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