What Causes Abdominal Pain?

Abdominal pain is pain that occurs between the chest and pelvic regions. Abdominal pain can be crampy, achy, dull, intermittent or sharp. It’s also called a stomachache. Inflammation or diseases that affect the organs in the abdomen can cause... Read More

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   Food Poisoning

   This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

   Food poisoning occurs when you consume foods contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Symptoms are usually uncomfortable but not severe.

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   Viral Gastroenteritis

   Viral gastroenteritis, also known as the stomach flu, is caused by a number of different viruses. Its symptoms usually last for two to three days.

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   Everything You Want to Know About IBS

   Learn the symptoms of IBS, what can trigger them, adjustments you can make to ease them, and what can treat them.

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   Everything You Need to Know About Urinary Tract Infection

   Learn about different types and treatments of urinary tract infections, the risk factors, and prevention for both men and women.

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   Acid Reflux and GERD Overview

   Acid reflux symptoms are caused when stomach contents flow up from the stomach back into the esophagus, causing symptoms like heartburn, stomach pain, and burping.

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   Everything You Need to Know About Appendicitis

   This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

   Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. Here's what it feels like, what causes it, and what tests to expect at your doctor's office.

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   Indigestion

   Indigestion (dyspepsia) happens to almost everyone. Eating habits or a chronic digestive problem can trigger indigestion.

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   Food Allergy Basics

   Food allergies are overblown responses by the immune system to foods that aren't typically harmful - like eggs and peanuts. Continue reading and learn more about food…

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   PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)

   Premenstrual syndrome causes a wide variety of emotional and physical symptoms. Learn more about it.

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    Understanding Gallstones: Types, Pain, and More

    Gallstones can block your bile duct and cause abdominal pain. Learn how to recognize the symptoms and what the treatment options are.

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    Endometriosis

    Endometriosis is a disorder in which the tissue that forms the lining of your uterus grows outside of your uterine cavity. The lining is called the endometrium.

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    Fibroids

    Fibroids are abnormal growths that develop in or on a woman's uterus. Learn about major indicators, including heavy bleeding, pelvis pain, and bloating.

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    Lactose Intolerance

    Lactose intolerance is the inability to break down a type of natural sugar called lactose. Lactose is commonly found in dairy products, such as milk and yogurt. A person…

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    Miscarriage

    A miscarriage is the loss of a fetus during pregnancy. It's also an event that's more common than you think. Learn about causes, types, symptoms, and more.

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    Peptic Ulcer

    Peptic ulcers are painful sores in the lining of the stomach, esophagus, or small intestine. We'll show you how to treat and prevent them.

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    Hepatitis

    Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver. It's commonly caused by a viral infection, but there are other possible causes of hepatitis.

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    Giardiasis

    Giardiasis is an infection in your small intestine caused by microscopic parasites called giardia. Read on to learn more about it.

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    Bacterial Gastroenteritis

    Bacterial infections are common causes of gastrointestinal infections. This type of infection is also called "food poisoning" and is often caused by poor hygiene or…

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    Colic and Crying

    Colic is when your otherwise healthy baby cries for three or more hours a day, three or more times a week, for at least three weeks. Symptoms usually appear during your…

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    What Do You Want to Know About Pregnancy?

    Bleeding or spotting, increased need to urinate, tender breasts, fatigue, nausea, and missed period are signs of pregnancy.

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    Gallbladder Disease

    The term gallbladder disease refers to several types of conditions that can affect the organ. Here are the various symptoms, treatments, and potential complications.

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    Diverticulitis 101: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

    Diverticulitis occurs when pouches in the wall of your colon become infected or inflamed. We'll explain treatments and foods you should and shouldn't eat.

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    Acute Pancreatitis

    Acute pancreatitis is an inflammation in the pancreas, which causes pain and swelling in the upper left side of the abdomen, nausea, and burping.

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    Ectopic Pregnancy

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg attaches somewhere outside the uterus. An untreated ectopic pregnancy can be a medical emergency.

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    Ovarian Cysts

    Most women will develop at least one cyst on their ovaries during their lives. In most cases, these cysts are painless and cause no symptoms.

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    Ovarian Cancer

    The ovaries are small organs on either side of the uterus. They're where eggs are produced. Ovarian cancer can occur in different parts of the ovary.

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    Peritonitis

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    Peritonitis is the inflammation of a thin layer of tissue inside the abdomen, caused by bacteria or fungus. Get the facts on this medical emergency.

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    Stomach Ulcers and What You Can Do About Them

    Stomach ulcers are painful sores in the lining of the stomach. Find out what causes them and how to treat them.

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    Hiatal Hernia

    A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of your stomach pushes up through your diaphragm and into your chest cavity. Common symptoms include heartburn, belching, and…

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    Allergies

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    Learn about what causes allergies, the different types of allergies, and how they're treated.

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    H. pylori Infection

    H. pylori is a common bacteria that may sometimes cause pain and may lead to ulcers or stomach cancer. Learn about risk factors, complications, and more.

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    Lymphatic Obstruction (Lymphedema)

    Lymphatic obstruction is a chronic condition for most people. This means you will probably need to treat the swelling to some degree throughout your life.

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    Impacted Bowel

    Fecal impaction of the colon is when stool becomes stuck in the colon and can't leave the body.

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    Intestinal Obstruction

    If your small or large intestine becomes blocked, fluid and digested food can't pass through. This can cause bloating, stomach cramps, and burping.

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    Toxic Megacolon

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    Toxic megacolon is a rare, life-threatening widening of the large intestine and is usually a complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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    Salmonella Food Poisoning

    Salmonella food poisoning is one of the most common types of food poisoning. The Salmonella bacteria live in the intestines of humans and animals.

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    Crohn’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More

    Crohn's is a chronic bowel disease that causes inflammation of your digestive tract. Learn more about treatment and prevention.

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    Gastritis

    Weakness in your stomach lining allows digestive juices to damage and inflame it, causing gastritis. Learn more about causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

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    Colitis

    Colitis is inflammation of the colon. Read about the different types and associated symptoms.

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    Ulcerative Colitis

    Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

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    Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: What Are the Differences?

    Read about the differences between alcohol abuse and alcoholism.

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    Hernia

    A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. Read on to learn about its causes and treatments.

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    Kidney Stones

    Kidney stones, or renal calculi, are masses made of crystals. They originate in your kidneys but can be found at any point in your urinary tract. Get the facts on risk…

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    Colorectal (Colon) Cancer

    Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is a cancer that starts in the rectum or colon, located in the lower portion of the digestive system.

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    Diabetes Overview

    Diabetes is a group of chronic metabolic diseases caused by defects in insulin production or function. Advanced diabetes may cause stomach pain, nausea, dizziness, and…

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    Pyelonephritis

    Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the kidney and upper urinary tract. Symptoms include flushed skin, back pain, fever, and nausea.

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    Bladder Stones: Pain, Symptoms, Treatments, and More

    Crystallized minerals left in your bladder after urination can develop into bladder stones. Most typical in men, bladder stones can be a secondary symptom of an…

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    Threatened Abortion (Threatened Miscarriage)

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    Threatened abortion refers to vaginal bleeding during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Learn about its symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis.

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    Sickle Cell Anemia

    Red blood cells are normally shaped like discs, which allows them to travel through blood vessels. Sickle cell disease causes red blood cells to be sickle-shaped. Read on…

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    Intussusception

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    Intussusception occurs when a portion of the intestine folds inside another part. This causes a blockage. Find out about causes and treatment.

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    Infectious Mononucleosis

    Infectious mononucleosis, or mono, refers to a group of symptoms usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).

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    Bladder Cancer

    The exact cause of bladder cancer is unknown. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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    Chickenpox

    Also known as varicella, chickenpox is a virus that often affects children. It is characterized by itchy red blisters that appear all over the body.

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    Epididymitis

    Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis, a tube located at the back of the testicles. Learn about epididymitis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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    Hepatitis A

    Hepatitis A is inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. This is an acute (short-term) type of hepatitis, which usually requires no treatment.

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    Gonorrhea

    Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that affects warm, moist areas of the body. Early symptoms include pain when urinating and discharge.

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    Alcoholism

    Alcohol use disorder, or alcoholism, is an addiction to alcohol. Here's what you need to know about symptoms, treatment, prevention, and more.

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    Necrotizing Vasculitis

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    Necrotizing vasculitis is the inflammation of blood vessel walls. It can interrupt blood flow, causing skin, muscle, and blood vessel damage.

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    Chlamydia Infection

    Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection that may not present any noticeable symptoms. Unprotected sex with multiple partners leads to greater risk.

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    Anal/Rectal Abscess

    An anal, or rectal, abscess occurs when a cavity in the anus becomes filled with pus. It can cause pain, fatigue, rectal discharge, and fever.

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    Underactive Pituitary Gland (Hypopituitarism)

    Hypopituitarism occurs when your pituitary gland in your brain is not releasing one or more of the eight hormones it should be releasing.

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    Chronic Pancreatitis

    Chronic, or long-term, pancreatitis is an inflammation of your pancreas that impairs your body's ability to digest food and regulate blood sugar.

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    Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    Alcohol withdrawal delirium (AWD) is the most serious form of alcohol withdrawal. Here's what you need to know.

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    Breast Milk Jaundice

    Breast milk jaundice is associated with breast-feeding. Learn about its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

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    Pancreatic Cancer

    Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer and is often difficult to detect. Learn more about symptoms and treatments.

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    Hypercalcemia: What Happens If You Have Too Much Calcium?

    Hypercalcemia is a condition in which you have too much calcium in your blood.

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    Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    The aorta carries blood from your heart to your abdomen, legs, and pelvis. When the abdominal aortic walls are swollen, it's known as abdominal aortic aneurysm.

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    Botulism

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    Botulism (or botulism poisoning) is a rare but very serious illness that transmits through food, contact with contaminated soil, or through an open wound.

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    Obstructive Uropathy

    Obstructive uropathy happens when your urine flow reverses direction due to a blockage in one of your ureters.

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    Torsion of Testes

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    Torsion of the testes (testicular torsion) occurs when the spermatic cord becomes twisted, causing a restriction in blood flow to the testes, severe pain and possibly…

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    Stomach Cancer (Gastric Adenocarcinoma)

    Stomach cancer is difficult to detect and often not diagnosed until it's more advanced. Here's the knowledge you need to beat the disease.

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    E. Coli Infection

    E. coli is a type of bacteria normally found in intestines. But certain kinds of E. coli can cause infection and severe symptoms like diarrhea and dehydration.

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    Polycystic Kidney Disease

    Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited kidney disorder. It causes fluid-filled cysts to form in the kidneys. It may impair kidney function.

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    Addison's Disease

    Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal cortex is damaged and the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the steroid hormones cortisol and aldosterone.

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    Addisonian Crisis (Acute Adrenal Crisis)

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    An Addisonian crisis occurs when levels of cortisol suddenly drop. Learn more about an Addisonian crisis, including symptoms, risk factors, and treatment.

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    Testicular Cancer

    Testicular cancer is a cancer that originates in one or both testicles. Learn more about risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options.

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    Celiac Disease: More Than Gluten Intolerance

    Celiac disease is a digestive disorder caused by an abnormal immune reaction to gluten. Learn about celiac disease symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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    Biliary Duct Obstruction

    A biliary obstruction blocks the bile ducts, which carry bile to the small intestine for digestion and waste removal. Learn about symptoms, causes and more.

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    Lead Poisoning

    Lead is a toxic metal and a very strong poison. Lead poisoning is serious and sometimes fatal. Discover the causes, treatments, and tips for prevention.

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    HELLP Syndrome

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    HELLP syndrome is a group of symptoms that can develop in pregnant women. Learn about HELLP syndrome, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.

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    Anaphylaxis

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    Anaphylaxis can occur when you have a severe reaction to certain allergens. Learn what the symptoms are and what to do if this happens.

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    Type 1 Diabetes

    Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease that result high levels of glucose in the blood due to a lack of insulin production. Glucose is a natural sugar that your body uses…

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    Urethritis

    Urethritis is a condition in which the urethra, or the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body, becomes inflamed and irritated.

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    Bleeding

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    Bleeding, or hemorrhage, is the name used to describe blood loss. It can refer to blood loss inside the body, called internal bleeding. Or it can refer to blood loss…

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    Ischemic Colitis

    Ischemic colitis (IC) is inflammation of the large intestine (colon). IC occurs when not enough blood flows to the colon. Abdominal pain is a common symptom.

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    Amebiasis

    Amebiasis is a parasitic infection, common in the tropics and caused by contaminated water. Symptoms can be severe and usually start 1-4 weeks after exposure.

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    Shigellosis

    Shigellosis is a bacterial infection that affects the digestive system. The Shigella bacterium is spread through contact with contaminated feces.

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    The War of Cells: Graft vs. Host Disease

    Graft vs. Host Disease (GvHD) is a reaction that develops after a bone marrow transplant when the donor and the recipient are different people.

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    Burkitt's Lymphoma

    Burkitt's lymphoma is a relatively rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

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    The Plague

    The plague is a serious bacterial infection that can be deadly. It's caused by poor sanitation, overcrowding, and large rodent populations.

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    Hookworm Infections

    Hookworms are parasites that affect the small intestine and lungs. Learn more about symptoms and treatment options for this infection.

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    What You Need to Know About Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

    Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare disorder that causes red blood cells to break down sooner than they should.

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    What Is West Nile Virus Infection (West Nile Fever)?

    Learn about the causes and symptoms of the West Nile virus.

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    Leishmaniasis

    Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by the Leishmania parasite found in sand flies.

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    Chlorine Poisoning

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    Most incidents of chlorine poisoning result from ingesting household cleaners. Learn about symptoms and treatments.

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    Causes of Ocular Migraines

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    Find out what causes ocular migraines.

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    Whipple's Disease

    Bacteria cause Whipple's disease. This disease can make it difficult for your body to absorb nutrients. Learn about its symptoms.

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    Ebola Virus and Disease

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    Ebola disease is a rare, often fatal illness. One of its late-stage symptoms is a bleeding rash over the entire body.

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    What Is a Drug Allergy?

    This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

    A drug allergy is an allergic reaction to a medication. Find out how to know if you have one and what to do about it.

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     Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

     Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the reproductive organs in women. It's marked by pain in the abdomen, especially during urination or sex.

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     Liver Cancer

     Learn about liver cancer symptoms, types, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

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     Leukemia

     Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells. Get the statistics on survival rates, find out the most common symptoms, diagnostic options, and treatments.

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     Shingles

     Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Chickenpox can live on in your nervous tissues.

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     Prostatitis

     Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland. Learn more about its symptoms and how your doctor can treat it.

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     Cirrhosis

     Cirrhosis is the severe scarring and poor function of the liver caused by long-term exposure to toxins such as alcohol or viral infections.

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     Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

     Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is a cancer of the lymphatic system that occurs when tumors develop from the lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell.

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     Thalassemia

     Thalassemia is a blood disorder in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin. Read on to learn more about its symptoms and how it's diagnosed.

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     Cystic Fibrosis

     Cystic fibrosis causes severe damage to the respiratory and digestive systems. Learn about its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

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     Tuberculosis

     Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs. Read more on whom it affects and how to treat it.

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     Hepatitis B

     Hepatitis B is liver inflammation caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Learn how it's caused and treated, and find tips for preventing it.

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     Sarcoidosis

     Learn about sarcoidosis and its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and potential complications.

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     What Is Proctitis?

     Proctitis is a condition in which the lining of the inner rectum becomes inflamed. The rectum is part of your lower digestive system.

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     Urethral Stricture

     Usually the urethra is wide enough for urine to flow freely through it. When it narrows, it can restrict urinary flow. This is known as a urethral stricture.

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     Brucellosis

     Brucellosis is a disease caused by bacteria from the genus Brucella. Learn more about how this condition is spread, symptoms, and treatment.

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     Wilms’ Tumor

     Wilms' tumor is a rare type of kidney cancer that primarily affects children. It's typically diagnosed in children around 3 years of age and is uncommon after age 6…

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     Scarlet Fever

     Scarlet fever is an infection that can develop in people who have strep throat. Learn about the symptoms, treatment, complications, and prevention of scarlet fever.

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     Dissection of the Aorta

     This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

     A dissection of the aorta means that blood has entered the wall of the artery between the inner and middle layers. It can be serious if the aorta ruptures.

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     Alcohol-Related Liver Disease

     Damage to the liver from excessive drinking can lead to ARLD. Years of alcohol abuse cause the liver to become inflamed and swollen.

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     Chemical Burns

     This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

     Find information about chemical burns and how to prevent them. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of chemical burns.

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     What You Should Know About Diabetic Ketoacidosis

     This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

     Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of type 1 diabetes, though it can also rarely be seen in people with type 2 diabetes.

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     Endometrial Cancer (Cancer of the Uterine Endometrium)

     Cancer of the uterine endometrium, or endometrial cancer, is a type of cancer that starts in the inner lining of your uterus called the endometrium.

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     Alcoholic Ketoacidosis

     This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

     Alcoholic ketoacidosis develops when you drink excessive amounts of alcohol for a long period of time. The alcohol turns into acid in the body.

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     Aftershave Poisoning: What to Do

     This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

     Most aftershaves contain the poisonous ingredients. If swallowed, it can produce harmful effects. Symptoms include muscle cramping, nausea, abdominal pain, headache, and…

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     Fertilizer and Plant Food Poisoning

     This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

     It's common to find plant fertilizer in homes and gardens, but plant foods can be dangerous to both people and pets. Learn more about plant food poisoning.

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     Porphyrias

     Porphyrias are rare types of genetic blood disorders in which patients have a defect in heme production, an important part of hemoglobin. Blisters are a sign of porphyria…

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     G6PD Deficiency

     G6PD deficiency is a genetic condition caused by a lack of the G6PD enzyme in the blood. Learn about G6PD deficiency symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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     Rheumatic Fever

     Rheumatic fever is a complication of strep throat. If it's left untreated, it can cause permanent damage to the heart. Find out about symptoms and treatment.

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     Idiopathic Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

     Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia (IAHA) is a serious form of autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Learn more about this condition.

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     Drug-Induced Immune Hemolytic Anemia

     Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia is a rare blood disorder. It occurs when medication you take leads your immune system to attack your red blood cells.

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     Hepatitis E

     The hepatitis E virus is transmitted via the intestinal tract and isn't caused by the hepatitis A virus. It's spread most often by contaminated drinking water.

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     Hypoparathyroidism

     Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition that occurs when the parathyroid glands in the neck don't produce enough parathyroid hormone (PTH).

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     Preeclampsia

     Preeclampsia is when you have high blood pressure and protein in your urine during pregnancy. It can be dangerous for both you and your baby. Learn about its symptoms…

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     Trichinosis

     Trichinosis is a disease caused by a roundworm infection. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and how to prevent it.

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     Typhus

     Typhus is caused by bacteria transmitted by flea, mite, louse, or tick bites. Scratching the bite opens the skin and allows bacteria to enter the bloodstream.

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     Weil’s Disease

     Weil's disease is a severe form of the bacterial infection leptospirosis. Learn how to lower your risk of getting this potentially life-threatening illness.

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     Hyperparathyroidism

     Hyperparathyroidism is a condition where the parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone (PTH).

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     Renal Cell Cancer

     Renal cell carcinoma, or RCC, is also called hypernephroma, adenocarcinoma of renal cells, or renal or kidney cancer. Learn the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of RCC.

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     Tetanus (Lockjaw)

     Tetanus, also called Lockjaw, is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to tighten.

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     Isopropyl Alcohol Poisoning

     This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

     Find information on isopropyl alcohol poisoning symptoms, causes, and diagnosis. Learn what to do if you suspect you have isopropyl alcohol poisoning.

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     Agoraphobia

     Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that makes people very fearful of certain places and situations. Learn about agoraphobia causes, symptoms, and treatment.

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     Acetaminophen Overdose: What You Need to Know

     This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

     Taking too much acetaminophen can cause liver damage. Learn about overdose causes, treatment, prevention, and more.

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     Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV

     People with hyperlipoproteinemia type IV have a higher-than-normal triglyceride level due to a genetic defect. Learn about the risk factors and treatment.

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     Hepatitis D

     Hepatitis D is an infection that causes the liver to become inflamed. Learn about hepatitis D symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.

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     What is Hyperlipoproteinemia?

     Hyperlipoproteinemia results from an inability to break down certain lipids, or fats, in your body. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated.

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     Yellow Fever

     Yellow fever is a serious, potentially deadly flu-like disease spread by mosquitoes. It's characterized by a high fever and jaundice. It isn't curable.

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     Everything You Want to Know About Hepatitis C

     We'll explain the different types of hepatitis C, how it spreads, symptoms, screening, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

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     Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia

     Familial combined hyperlipidemia is a genetic disorder that causes high levels of cholesterol and fats in the blood. Learn about treatment options.

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     Aseptic Meningitis

     Aseptic meningitis is usually caused by a virus. Learn about aseptic meningitis symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.

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     Gastrointestinal Perforation

     Gastrointestinal perforation (GP) occurs when a hole forms all the way through the stomach, large bowel, or small intestine.

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     Hemochromatosis

     Hemochromatosis is a condition that causes a buildup of iron in your body. Learn about the different types, symptoms, and treatments.

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     Transfusion Reactions

     A transfusion reaction is when your body has an adverse response to a blood transfusion. Learn how transfusion reactions occur and how to minimize your risk.

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     Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

     Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare type of heart failure that occurs during pregnancy or immediately after delivery.

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     Carcinoid Syndrome

     Carcinoid syndrome occurs when a carcinoid tumor puts dangerous chemicals back into your bloodstream.

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     Hypersensitivity (Allergic) Vasculitis

     Vasculitis is inflammation of blood vessels. It can damage blood vessels by thickening, scarring, and weakening the cell walls.

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     Ascariasis

     Roundworms are a type of parasitic worm. Infections caused by roundworms are relatively common. Ascariasis is the most common roundworm infection.

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     Pyogenic Liver Abscess

     A pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is a pocket of pus in the liver. It can be life-threatening. Find out the causes and symptoms of PLA and how it's treated.

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     Abdominal Lump

     An abdominal lump is a swelling or bulge that emerges from any area of the abdomen.

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     Chronic Cholecystitis

     Cholecystitis or acute cholecystitis is the inflammation of your gallbladder. If this condition persists for a prolonged period of time or if you have repeated attacks…

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     Stable Angina

     Learn about stable angina and what causes it. Find information on stable angina symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.

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     Meckel’s Diverticulum

     Meckel's diverticulum is an abnormal pouch in the intestine that's present from birth. Learn about the symptoms of this condition and how it's diagnosed and treated.

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     Colonic (Colorectal) Polyps

     Colonic polyps are growths that appear on the surface of the colon. Learn about colonic polyp symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.

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     Chronic Gastritis

     Chronic gastritis occurs when your stomach lining becomes swollen or inflamed. Learn more about its causes and symptoms.

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     Polyarteritis Nodosa

     Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a serious but rare disease of the blood vessels caused by an immune system malfunction.

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     Mallory-Weiss Syndrome

     Mallory-Weiss syndrome occurs when severe and prolonged vomiting causes tears in the lining of the esophagus.

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     Unstable Angina

     Angina is a condition marked by a crushing chest pain. It's due to inadequate blood supply to your heart muscle, which deprives your heart of oxygen.

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     Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis

     If you drink heavily for a long time, your body starts to replace the liver's healthy tissue with scar tissue. This is called alcoholic liver cirrhosis.

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     Q Fever

     Q fever is an infection caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii. The bacteria are most commonly found in cattle, sheep, and goats.

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     Encopresis

     Encopresis is when a child over the age of 4 has a bowel movement and soils their pants. They can't control this. It may have physical and psychological causes.

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     Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

     Gestational trophoblastic disease, or GTD, is a rare condition that occurs only in women and most often during pregnancy. It is typically associated with tumors of the…

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     Acute Cholecystitis

     Acute cholecystitis is also known as inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is an organ that sits below the liver and helps your body digest fats.

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     What Is Kawasaki Disease?

     Early treatment is key to treating Kawasaki disease, especially in children. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of Kawasaki disease and when to see a doctor.

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     Esophagitis

     Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus. Acid reflux or certain medications can cause the condition. Symptoms include sore throat or heartburn.

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