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Spermatocele

Learn more about this noncancerous testicular disorder that may require surgery if it's causing discomfort. But, the condition often needs no treatment.
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Spider bites

Learn more about prevention, symptoms, complications and treatment of spider bites, which are usually harmless.
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Spina bifida

Learn about this condition that causes a baby's spine and spinal cord not to form properly. Surgery during pregnancy may be a treatment option.
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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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Spinal cord injury

Learn what may happen after the spinal cord has been damaged.
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Spinal cord tumor

Spinal cord tumors can cause serious problems such as pain and paralysis. Find out about diagnosis and treatment.
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Spinal headaches

These headaches can happen after a spinal tap procedure or spinal anesthesia, and usually don't require treatment.
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Spinal hemangioma

Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of these benign vascular tumors that can appear in the bones of the spine.
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Spinal stenosis

This condition makes the amount of space within the spine smaller. That can squeeze the nerves that travel through the spine. Surgery sometimes is needed.
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Spinal tumor and spinal mass

Complete spinal tumor overview: Symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments to help you understand care options.
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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

A sprained ankle usually can be treated with at-home care and exercises to get you back on your feet.

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