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Bone metastasis
Learn about the symptoms and causes of cancer that spreads to the bones. Find out about treatments, including medications, radiation and surgery.
Bone spurs
Joint damage due to osteoarthritis is the most common cause of these bony growths.
Breast cancer
Learn about this common cancer, including information on prevention, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Broken collarbone
This common injury is usually the result of falling, playing sports or being in a traffic accident.
Broken hand
You may be at higher risk of a broken hand if you participate in contact sports like football or hockey, or if you have a condition in which bones become thinner and more fragile (osteoporosis).
Broken wrist
The most common type of wrist fracture occurs when people try to catch themselves during a fall and land hard on an outstretched hand.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes that carry air to and from the lungs. Coughing and shortness of breath are the major symptoms.
Bullous pemphigoid
Learn about the symptoms, treatment and self-care strategies for this blistery skin condition that affects older adults.
C. difficile infection
Learn more about this diarrhea-causing infection that often occurs after antibiotic use. Many, but not all, people who get it are in health care facilities.
Canker sore
Canker sore — Learn about the causes, treatment and prevention of this painful mouth sore.
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