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Bulimia nervosa
In this serious eating disorder, people lose control and eat large amounts of food. Then they get rid of it in unhealthy ways by purging, such as vomiting.
Pyoderma gangrenosum
Learn about the symptoms, treatment and risk factors of this skin condition with open sores, along with advice on how to cope with it.
Achilles tendon rupture
An Achilles tendon rupture is an injury that is usually painful and likely to affect your ability to walk. Surgical repair is sometimes necessary.
Coma
Learn what can cause this state of prolonged loss of consciousness. While a coma rarely lasts longer than a few weeks, some people never wake from one.
Pulmonary edema
Get more information about the causes of this potentially life-threatening lung condition and learn how to treat and prevent it.
Ulnar wrist pain
Ulnar wrist pain occurs on the side of your wrist opposite your thumb. The pain can become severe enough to prevent you from doing simple tasks.
Broken ribs
This common injury happens most often because of falls, car accidents or contact sports.
Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, potentially fatal complication of certain types of bacterial infections. Learn about symptoms, risk factors and treatment.
Corns and calluses
Find out more about these hardened areas of skin that often affect the feet and fingers. Try these self-care tips to make corns and calluses disappear.
Bartholin's cyst
A Bartholin's cyst is a fluid-filled lump near the vaginal opening. It's rarely serious, but when infected, it can be painful.
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