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Soft palate cancer

Learn about the symptoms of this type of cancer that forms in the back of the mouth. Treatment options might include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
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Specific phobias

These are extreme fears of objects or situations that pose little or no danger. There is no reason for these fears, but you stay away from these things.
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Stomach polyps

These masses of cells that form on your stomach lining usually don't cause symptoms. Learn what causes them and when to be concerned.
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Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)

Problems with how blood clots can lead to excessive bleeding or blood clotting. Learn about the risks and treatments for a low blood platelet count.
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Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR)

In this heart condition present at birth, the lung's blood vessels attach to the wrong places in the heart. Know the symptoms and how it's diagnosed.
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Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder)

In this mental health condition, people can't resist urges to pull out hair from their body. They do this often. Therapy may help reduce or stop urges.
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Ulnar wrist pain

Ulnar wrist pain occurs on the side of your wrist opposite your thumb. The pain can become severe enough to prevent you from doing simple tasks.
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Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma

Learn about this cancer that most often happens in the soft tissues of the arms and legs. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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Uterine polyps

Tissue growths inside the uterus can cause abnormal uterine bleeding or infertility. Learn about tests and treatment.
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Uterine prolapse

Find out more about the symptoms and possible treatments, including surgical repair, for this pelvic floor disorder.
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Vocal cord paralysis

Find out more about this condition that happens when nerve signals that control the voice box are interrupted.
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Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome

This heart condition present at birth causes a fast heartbeat. Rarely, it can cause sudden cardiac death. Know the symptoms and how it's treated.
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