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Thyroid guard: Do I need one during a mammogram?
A Mayo Clinic expert discusses using thyroid guards during mammograms to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer from radiation.
Migraine
Find out about painful migraines that can last hours to days. Also can cause nausea and vomiting and reacting to light and sound.
Celiac disease
In this digestive condition, gluten in food damages the small intestine, making it hard to absorb nutrients and causing a variety of symptoms.
Ataxia
Often caused by an underlying condition, this loss of muscle control and coordination can impact movement, speech and swallowing.
Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21.
Vaginal agenesis
In this rare condition that occurs before birth, the vagina doesn't develop and the uterus may only develop partially or not at all. Learn about treatment.
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Learn about the causes and treatment of heavy menstrual periods.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
This complicated disorder may be triggered by an infection. While there's no cure for chronic fatigue syndrome, treatment focuses on easing symptoms.
Hydrocele
Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this swelling in the scrotum.
Kyphosis
This exaggerated, forward rounding of the back is often caused by osteoporosis in older women. Spinal malformations can cause kyphosis in infants or teens.
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