Learn about the symptoms and risk factors of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, a condition passed down in families, that can affect the lungs, liver or both.
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Alpha-gal syndrome
This allergic reaction to meat-based meals most often results from a tick bite.
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Alzheimer's disease
Understand more about this brain disease that is the most common cause of dementia. Also learn about new tests and medicines.
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Ameloblastoma
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this rare, noncancerous (benign) tumor that develops in the jaw.
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Amenorrhea
Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) may be linked to an underlying, treatable problem. Learn about amenorrhea causes and when to seek help.
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Amnesia
Read about what can cause memory loss and learn steps you can take to manage it.
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Ampullary cancer
Learn more about the causes, diagnosis and treatments for cancer of the ampulla of Vater.
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Amyloidosis
This rare disease caused by a buildup of the protein amyloid can affect different organs in different people. Find out how early and accurate diagnosis can lead to better outcomes.
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
This progressive nervous system disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, destroys nerve cells.
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Anal cancer
Learn about this cancer that affects the anal canal and causes bleeding and pain. Treatment is usually with a combination of radiation and chemotherapy.
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Anal fissure
Learn what causes a tear in the anus and how to prevent or treat this often painful condition.
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Anal fistula
An infected anal gland can sometimes cause a tunnel to develop between the skin and the anus. Learn about symptoms and diagnosis for this painful, but treatable, condition.