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Whiplash
This common neck injury often is from a car crash. But other trauma can cause it too. Know the symptoms and how to treat it.
Whipple's disease
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this rare primarily digestive infection.
Whooping cough
Learn more about the symptoms, causes, treatment of this highly contagious, vaccine-preventable lung infection.
Wilson's disease
This inherited disease causes copper to build up in vital organs, especially the liver, brain and eyes. It's treatable when caught early.
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome
This heart condition present at birth causes a fast heartbeat. Rarely, it can cause sudden cardiac death. Know the symptoms and how it's treated.
Wrist pain
Wrist pain can be caused by many types of problems, ranging from sprains to arthritis. An accurate diagnosis is crucial to determine the proper treatment.
X-linked agammaglobulinemia
This genetic disease weakens the immune system, mainly in males, and leads to having infections often.
Yeast infection (vaginal)
Vaginal itching or burning could mean you have a yeast infection. Learn about other symptoms and effective treatments for this uncomfortable condition.
Yips
Learn about what causes these involuntary wrist spasms that often frustrate golfers.
Zenker's diverticulum
Find out the symptoms of this condition, how it causes a bulge to form in the tube that connects the throat to the stomach and treatments.
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