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What is Nocardiosis?

The most common signs of primary cutaneous nocardiosis are skin abscesses on your hands, chest, or rear end. And primary cutaneous nocardiosis look...

What is Lymphedema?

Lymphedema is swelling that’s caused by a collection of too much lymph fluid. The most common symptom of lymphedema is swelling in one or both arms...

What is Leptospirosis?

Leptospirosis is a rare bacterial infection we get from animals. If you’re around soil or water where an infected animal has peed, the germ can inv...

What is Clubfoot?

Your doctor will begin to correct your baby’s clubfoot shortly after they’re born. A baby’s tendons bend and stretch very easily, so doctors are ab...

What is Chondrodysplasia?

Achondroplasia usually happens due to a mutation in a certain gene, which a child could inherit. Beyond a person’s physical appearance -- such as s...

What is Chikungunya?

Chikungunya is a virus that’s spread by mosquitoes. Many of the symptoms usually improve within a week, but joint pain can last a few months. The v...

Buergers Disease (Thromboangiitis Obliterans)

Buerger’s disease is a rare illness that inflames and blocks blood vessels in your arms and legs. Some experts think that certain chemicals in toba...

Acute Kidney Failure

Then, they’ll order tests of your blood, urine, and kidneys. The results help your doctor understand what’s causing your kidney failure. It can hel...

What is a Frozen Shoulder?

The main symptoms of a frozen shoulder are pain and stiffness that make it difficult or impossible to move it. If you have frozen shoulder, you’ll ...

What are Thyroid Nodules?

Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps or bumps. Lots of people get them as they get older. Doctors might just watch to make sure it doesn...

West Nile Virus Questions Answered

Some people with West Nile infection become weak or paralyzed in one or more limbs. There is no specific treatment for West Nile virus infection. P...

What is Von Willebrand Disease?

Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a disorder that makes it hard for your blood to clot. About 60% to 80% of people with VWD have this type. With Type...