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Incompetent cervix

Sometimes the cervix opens and thins early, putting a pregnancy at risk. Learn more about this hard-to-diagnose condition.
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Indigestion

Is it indigestion or something else? Find out about causes, symptoms and treatment for this common digestive condition.
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Infant jaundice

Learn about this common condition in newborns, especially those born preterm. With close monitoring and light therapy, complications are rare.
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Infant reflux

Learn more about this condition in which a baby spits up food or liquid. Most babies outgrow this common condition by the age of 18 months.
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Infectious diseases

Viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites all can cause infections. Find out more about how to prevent and treat these conditions.
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Infertility

Find out about the challenges of not being able to get pregnant. Learn the causes, risk factors, and treatments including insemination and in vitro fertilization.
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Long-lasting diarrhea and belly pain could be caused by inflammatory bowel disease, also called IBD. Learn about IBD causes, diagnosis and treatment.
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Inflammatory breast cancer

Learn about this rare, aggressive type of breast cancer that causes a swollen breast. Treatments include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and others.
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Influenza (flu)

Learn more about the symptoms, causes and prevention of this potentially deadly viral infection that attacks the respiratory system.
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Ingrown hair

Learn about causes, treatment and prevention of this common, painful skin condition — sometimes called razor bumps, barber's itch, shave bumps and pseudofolliculitis barbae.
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Ingrown toenails

Learn about causes, prevention and treatment of this common, painful nail condition that usually affects the big toe.
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Inguinal hernia

What happens if part of the intestine bulges through a weak spot in abdominal muscle? This condition can be painful and often requires surgery to fix.

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