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Acute coronary syndrome

This is a range of conditions that cause sudden low blood flow to the heart. An example is a heart attack. Know the symptoms, causes and treatment.
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Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)

Know the possible symptoms of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a rare but serious condition that affects young children.
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Acute kidney injury

Learn what happens when the kidneys suddenly stop working, what causes this condition and how it's treated.
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Acute liver failure

A rapid loss of liver function can happen in people who don't even have liver disease. Find out about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this serious medical emergency.
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Acute lymphocytic leukemia

Learn about this cancer that forms in the blood and bone marrow. Treatments include medications and bone marrow transplant.
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Acute myelogenous leukemia

Learn about this cancer that forms in the blood and bone marrow. Treatments include medicines and bone marrow transplant, also called stem cell transplant.
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Acute sinusitis

Learn the latest ways to treat and prevent the stuffy nose and head pain that can come with this condition.
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Addison's disease

Learn about this rare but serious condition of the adrenal glands that's treated by replacing hormones the body needs.
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Adenomyosis

Displaced endometrial tissue from adenomyosis can cause an enlarged uterus and painful, heavy periods.
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Adjustment disorders

These are unhealthy reactions to stress that involve emotions and behavior. The response to stress is much more intense than would usually be expected.
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Adnexal tumors and masses

Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of these growths that occur in and around the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
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Adrenal cancer

Learn about this rare cancer that begins in the adrenal glands. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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