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Canker sore
Canker sore — Learn about the causes, treatment and prevention of this painful mouth sore.
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)
A torn blood vessel in the heart can cause a heart attack. Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of this medical emergency.
Hepatitis C
Many people with this infection don't know they have it. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this liver disease that can be dangerous.
Kidney stones
Learn about the symptoms, risks, causes and treatment of this often intensely painful condition.
Soft tissue sarcoma
This rare type of cancer can begin in the muscles, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons and the lining of joints. Treatment usually includes surgery.
Tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure
Learn about this type of seizure that can cause convulsions. Also know how to help if you see someone having one.
Triple X syndrome
Females with this genetic disorder have three X chromosomes instead of two. Symptoms can be mild or include developmental delays and learning disabilities.
Pyloric stenosis
In this condition, a valve between an infant's stomach and small intestine fails to open enough for food to pass through. Surgery is the treatment.
Priapism
Understand the symptoms, possible causes and treatment of prolonged erection of the penis, including when to seek emergency care.
Obstructive sleep apnea
Learn the signs that point to this common and potentially serious sleep disorder. And find out the treatments that can help you sleep better.
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