Ebola Virus Infection

Ebola is a rare but deadly virus that causes fever, body aches, and diarrhea, and sometimes bleeding inside and outside the body. A person who has ...

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Dupuytren's Disease

Dupuytren's disease, also called Dupuytren’s contracture, is an abnormal thickening and tightening of the normally loose and flexible tissue beneat...

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Do I Have a Broken Rib?

But if more ribs are broken or if the fracture is from a serious injury, more problems are possible. Broken ribs are painful and can hurt with ever...

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Chronic Kidney Disease

If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), it’s important to watch what you eat and drink. Healthy kidneys keep sodium levels in check. But if you h...

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Broken Toe

A broken toe is when you break a bone in one of your toes. Then, if your doctor thinks it’s a break, you’ll likely get an X- ray. Each of your toes...

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Dengue Fever

People with weakened immune systems as well as those with a second or subsequent dengue infection are believed to be at greater risk for developing...

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Cushings Syndrome

You can also get Cushing’s syndrome from injectable steroids, such as repeated shots for joint pain, bursitis, and back pain. A tumor in your pitui...

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Connective Tissue Disease

Connective tissue disease refers to a group of disorders involving the protein- rich tissue that supports organs and other parts of the body. Marfa...

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Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a series of blood tests that give your doctor a snapshot of your body’s chemistry and the way it’s using ene...

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Colles' Fracture

A Colles' fracture -- or distal radius fracture -- is often called a ''broken wrist.'' In France it’s sometimes called a “Pouteau-Colles” fracture....

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Cholera

Cholera is an infectious disease that causes severe watery diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and even death if untreated. It is not likely yo...

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