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Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart can cause sharp chest pain and other symptoms….

Discover effective treatments and learn self-care strategies for hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and…

This serious gum infection damages the soft tissue and can destroy the bone that supports…

This common blood flow condition can cause leg pain when walking. Lifestyle changes and medicines…

These types of injuries affect the nerves that link the brain and spinal cord to…

Learn about these growths that form in or near nerves connecting to the spinal cord….

Learn what may cause the prickling, tingling or numb sensations of nerve damage and how…

Find out what to expect during and after PICC line insertion. Learn about why it's…

This cancer usually starts in another organ and then spreads to the abdominal lining. Learn…

Learn how this treatment for kidney failure compares to traditional dialysis.

Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of peritonitis.

This type of depression may cause you to feel sad and empty and to lose…

Find out what to do when symptoms such as headache, fatigue and dizziness last longer…

Keeping health records electronically makes it easy to get medical information using a computer or…

A person with this mental health condition thinks, acts and behaves in a rigid pattern…

Family pet making you sneeze? Find out about diagnosis, treatment and handy household tips for…

Overview covers definition, possible causes of this skin symptom caused by bleeding of tiny blood…

Rarely, inhaling petroleum jelly for prolonged periods can cause lung inflammation (lipoid pneumonia).

Understand what causes bent and painful erections and learn what treatments are available.

Phantosmia is often due to a head injury or upper respiratory infection.

This prescription medicine can help with weight loss when combined with a healthy diet and…

You may be worried about phenylalanine because of a warning on diet soda. Find out…

PKU is caused by a change in the gene that helps create an enzyme needed…

Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this rare adrenal gland tumor,…

Piercings are popular, but the risks are real. Know how to prevent an infection.

This slow-growing brain tumor is most common in children and teens. Find out the symptoms,…

Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of this painful condition that usually affects the skin…

Pressure on a nerve can lead to numbness, tingling or pain that’s often improved by…

Learn about this rare cancer that begins in the brain's pineal gland. Treatments include surgery,…

This highly contagious eye condition can be itchy and uncomfortable. But much like the common…