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Scoliosis
This sideways curvature of the spine occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. Treatment may include braces or surgery.
Scarlet fever
Learn more about the symptoms, causes, complications and treatment of this strep bacterial infection that causes a red rash, sore throat and high fever.
Sarcoma
Learn about this cancer that forms in the bones and the connective tissue. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the many types of sarcoma.
Salmonella infection
This common bacterial infection is spread through contaminated food or water and affects the intestinal tract. Learn more about prevention and treatment.
Ruptured eardrum (perforated eardrum)
A ruptured eardrum is a hole or tear in your eardrum, the thin tissue that separates your ear canal from your middle ear.
Rumination syndrome
Learn about this condition that results in regurgitating and reswallowing food. Behavioral therapy and medicine are treatments.
Rubella
Learn more about the symptoms and prevention of this contagious viral infection best known for its distinctive red rash.
Rotavirus
Learn more about this common childhood condition that causes fever, vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes abdominal pain.
Rosacea
Learn about the symptoms, skin care tips and medicines for this common skin condition of the face that causes flushing and spider veins.
Ringworm (scalp)
Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread, itchy fungal skin infection and how to prevent it.
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