Acromegaly
Acromegaly is an uncommon hormonal disorder that develops when your pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood. When this happens, your bones increase in size, including those of your hands, ... [... more]
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Addiction, Gambling
Most people who wager don't have a problem with compulsive gambling. But some people -- an estimated 2 million American adults -- become compulsive gamblers at some point in their lifetimes. People who exhibit ... [... more]
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Angiitis, Allergic
Churg-Strauss syndrome is a disorder that causes inflammation in blood vessels (vasculitis), which restricts blood flow to various organs. Although the disease may involve any organ, most commonly it affects your ... [... more]
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Anxiety Disorder, Generalized
The term for persistent anxiety that affects your day-to-day life is "anxiety disorder." Along with phobias, panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder is among the most common ... [... more]
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Arteritis, Giant Cell
Although giant cell arteritis can affect the arteries in your neck, upper body and arms, it occurs most often in the arteries in your head, especially those in your temples. For this reason, giant cell arteritis is ... [... more]
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Arthritis, Gouty
You wake up in the middle of the night, and your big toe feels as if it's on fire. It's hot, swollen and so tender that even the weight of a blanket on it seems intolerable. These problems could indicate an acute ... [... more]
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Bile Duct Cancer
Gallbladder cancer and bile duct cancers are relatively rare in the United States. When they do occur, these cancers of the biliary tract affect a disproportionate number of American Indians, Alaska natives and ... [... more]
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Burning Mouth Syndrome
The disorder has long been associated with a variety of other conditions -- including menopause, psychological problems, nutritional deficiencies and disorders of the mouth, such as oral thrush and dry mouth ... [... more]
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Cancer, Stomach
Stomach cancer is more readily treated when caught early. Unfortunately, by the time it causes symptoms, the disease is often at an advanced stage and may have spread beyond the stomach. Yet there is encouraging news ... [... more]
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Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a digestive condition triggered by consumption of the protein gluten, which is found in bread, pasta, cookies, pizza crust and many other foods containing wheat, barley or rye. Oats may contain ... [... more]
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Condylomata Acuminata
Genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted diseases. As the name suggests, genital warts affect the moist tissues of the genital ... [... more]
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Cyst, Ganglion
In most cases, ganglion cysts cause no pain and require no treatment. In many cases, ganglion cysts go away on their own. When treatment of ganglion cysts is necessary due to pain or interference with joint movement ... [... more]
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