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Dry socket

This painful condition can happen after tooth removal. A blood clot where the tooth was removed does not form, comes out or dissolves before wound healing.
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Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)

Noninvasive breast cancer often has no symptoms. Find out about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of this form of breast cancer.
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Dumping syndrome

People who have had stomach or weight-loss surgery can develop dumping syndrome, which causes cramping, diarrhea and, sometimes, low blood sugar.
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EGPA (formerly Churg-Strauss syndrome)

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a rare blood vessel disease that may cause breathing trouble, face pain and a runny nose. Medicines can help.
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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Learn about these complex genetic conditions that cause problems with connective tissue in the skin, joints and blood vessel walls.
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Eisenmenger syndrome

This complication of an unrepaired congenital heart defect needs to be watched closely. Learn how treatment can help manage symptoms.
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Embolic stroke (brain embolism)

Embolic stroke is when a clot travels to the brain and blocks blood flow. Get clear information on symptoms, treatment options, prevention and recovery.
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End-stage kidney disease

When kidney disease becomes very advanced and kidneys no longer work well enough to meet your body's needs, treatment involves kidney dialysis or kidney transplant.
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Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly)

Learn about what your spleen does and what can happen if it becomes enlarged.
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Epithelioid sarcoma

This rare, slow-growing soft tissue cancer tends to occur in teenagers and young adults. It often starts in a hand, wrist, arm or leg.
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Esophageal spasms

This digestive condition is sometimes mistaken for heart pain. Learn about symptoms and treatment for these painful contractions in the esophagus.
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Ewing sarcoma

Learn about diagnosis and treatment of this bone and soft tissue cancer, including chemotherapy, radiation, proton beam therapy and limb-saving surgery.

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