Actinic Keratosis
Actinic keratosis is a skin condition characterized by rough, scaly patches on the skin of your face, lips, ears, back of your hands, forearms, scalp and neck. It's caused by frequent or intense exposure to ... [... more]
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Acute Kidney Failure
Acute kidney failure can be serious and generally requires intensive treatment. Unlike the chronic form, however, acute kidney failure is reversible and if you're otherwise in good health you should recover normal ... [... more]
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Cancer, Kidney
Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of your fist. They're located behind your abdomen, one on each side of your spine. Like other major organs in the body, the kidneys can sometimes develop ... [... more]
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Chronic Kidney Failure
Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of your fist. They're located at the back of your upper abdomen, on either side of your spine. Their main function is to eliminate excess fluid and wastes ... [... more]
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Dry Eyes
A sad movie or a wedding can make your tears flow. But tears aren't produced only on those occasions. Healthy eyes are continuously covered by a tear film -- a constant layer of fluid designed to remain stable ... [... more]
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is usually triggered by a stressful event, such as an illness or another health problem. The condition may also arise as a result of insufficient insulin therapy. Diabetic ketoacidosis is ... [... more]
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Hunchback
The thoracic spine consists of the middle 12 vertebrae, which connect to your ribs. With kyphosis, your spine may look normal or you may develop a hump. Kyphosis can occur as a result of developmental problems; ... [... more]
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Jumper's Knee
Patellar tendinitis is most common in athletes whose sports involve frequent jumping -- for instance, basketball, soccer and volleyball players. For this reason, patellar tendinitis is commonly known as jumper's knee ... [... more]
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Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki (kah-wah-SAH-ke) disease is a condition that causes inflammation in the walls of small and medium-size arteries throughout the body, including the coronary arteries. It mostly affects children from ages 2 to ... [... more]
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Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris results from a buildup of protein called keratin in the openings of hair follicles in the skin. This produces small, rough patches, usually on the arms and thighs. Though quite common with young ... [... more]
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Keratosis, Seborrheic
A seborrheic keratosis usually appears as a brown, black or pale growth on the face, chest, shoulders and back. The growth has a waxy, scaly, slightly elevated appearance. Occasionally, it appears singly, but ... [... more]
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Kidney Infection
Your urinary system is composed of your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. All play a role in removing waste from your body. Your kidneys filter waste from your blood, adjust blood levels of many substances, and ... [... more]
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