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Septic arthritis

Learn about this painful infection in a joint and why prompt treatment can help minimize joint damage.
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

Learn about this contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness. The last known infection was reported in 2004.
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Shellfish allergy

It's possible to be allergic to some types of shellfish without reacting to other types. Learn more about this common food allergy.
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Sickle cell anemia

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this inherited blood disorder that, in the United States, is more common among Black people.
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Sleep apnea

Snoring loudly could be an indication of sleep apnea, a disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep.
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Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)

Learn more on this disorder where everyday interactions cause significant worry and self-consciousness because you fear being judged negatively by others.
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Spinal arteriovenous malformation (AVM)

Learn about how this rare blood vessel condition can affect the spinal cord.
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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)

A torn blood vessel in the heart can cause a heart attack. Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of this medical emergency.
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Sprained ankle

Sprained ankle — Injury to a ligament of the ankle can usually be treated with at-home care and appropriate exercises to get you back on your feet.
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Sudden cardiac arrest

This medical emergency involves sudden loss of all heart activity. Learn how fast, appropriate care may help prevent death.
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Sun allergy

Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this itchy rash that is an allergic reaction to sunlight.
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Takayasu's arteritis

This rare disease that harms the aorta, the large artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
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