Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)

The virus is found in saliva, so you can catch mono from kissing someone who’s infected. EBV stays in your body long after you get over mono. One t...

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Elephantiasis: what to Know

They can live there for years and cause a lot of damage to your lymph system. You may not know you have elephantiasis until you notice the swelling...

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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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