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Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
In this heart problem present at birth, there is a hole between the two lower heart chambers. Know the symptoms and when surgery is needed.
Varicocele
Find out how this condition involving the enlargement of veins in the scrotum can affect sperm quality and production.
Uterine polyps
Tissue growths inside the uterus can cause abnormal uterine bleeding or infertility. Learn about tests and treatment.
Undescended testicle
Learn about causes, complications and treatment of this condition in which one or both testicles aren't in the usual place within the scrotum.
Thalassemia
Some forms of this inherited blood disorder usually show up before the age of 2, often causing anemia. More severe forms of the disease require regular blood transfusions.
Testicular torsion
Sudden, severe pain in the scrotum could be testicular torsion. Learn about symptoms and treatment for this health emergency.
Testicular cancer
Learn about cancer that starts in the testicles. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Swimmer's ear
The moist environment from water remaining in your ear after swimming or bathing can lead to this infection in the outer ear canal.
Stage 4 prostate cancer
Find out about diagnosis and treatment of this cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body.
Spermatocele
Learn more about this noncancerous testicular disorder that may require surgery if it's causing discomfort. But, the condition often needs no treatment.
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