Sometimes the cervix opens and thins early, making it unable to support a pregnancy. Learn more about this difficult-to-diagnose condition.
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Keloid scar
Learn about how to flatten or remove these unusual scars that can form at the site of a skin injury.
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Nightmare disorder
Nightmare disorder involves disturbing or scary dreams that awaken you, causing distress or preventing adequate sleep.
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Ganglion cyst
These fluid-filled, noncancerous lumps most often appear on wrists, hands or feet.
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Bunions
This bony bump forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. Learn more about the causes and treatments of this condition, which sometimes can be painful.
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Patellar tendinitis
This common knee injury affects the tendon that stretches from the kneecap to the shinbone.
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Sprains
A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough bands of tissue that connect two bones together in your joints. Ice and elevation can help.
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NF2-related schwannomatosis (neurofibromatosis type 2)
NF2 is a rare condition that causes benign nerve tumors that can affect hearing, balance and other symptoms. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and current treatments.
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Keratoconus
When your cornea bulges outward, it can cause blurry vision and make your eyes sensitive to light. Find out about symptoms, causes and treatment for this eye condition.
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Hemochromatosis
This liver condition usually runs in families. It causes your body to absorb too much iron from the foods you eat. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment.
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Antibiotic associated diarrhea
Learn about why you might get diarrhea while taking antibiotics and how to treat this uncomfortable and sometimes serious condition.
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Progeria
This genetic disorder is extremely rare and progressive. It causes children to age rapidly, beginning in their first two years of life.