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Sacral dimple
Learn about the causes, complications and diagnosis of this indentation on the lower back present at birth in some babies.
Herniated disk
This condition occurs most often in the lower back. In many cases, it causes no symptoms and requires no treatment. Surgery is rarely needed.
Lynch syndrome
Learn about this condition caused by inherited genes that increase the risk of colon cancer, endometrial cancer and other kinds of cancer.
Hydrocephalus
Learn about this potentially fatal condition that causes fluid buildup in the brain. It can cause a range of symptoms, from headaches to poor balance.
Chronic pelvic pain
Ongoing pain in the pelvis can be a symptom of another disease or a condition in its own right. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated.
Proctitis
Proctitis means inflammation of the rectal lining. This condition is often a treatment side effect or part of a more generalized disease.
Spinal stenosis
This condition narrows the amount of space within the spine. This can squeeze the nerves that travel through the spine. Surgery is sometimes needed.
Small bowel prolapse (enterocele)
Learn more about this condition also called a vaginal hernia that happens when the small bowel pushes down onto the top of the vagina.
Cavernous malformations
Understand the symptoms that may occur when blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord are tightly packed and contain slow-moving blood.
Adrenoleukodystrophy
Find out about diagnosis and treatment of adrenoleukodystrophy — a hereditary disorder that affects the brain, nervous system and adrenal gland.
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