Dust, fumes and other substances at work can cause asthma. Find out how to recognize this common type of asthma.
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Ocular rosacea
Learn about symptoms, causes and treatments of ocular rosacea — an eye condition that often affects people who have skin rosacea.
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Oligodendroglioma
Learn about this type of tumor that can occur in the brain or spinal cord.
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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
This childhood mental health condition includes frequent and persistent anger, irritability, arguing, defiance or vindictiveness toward authority.
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Optic neuritis
Learn about this painful eye disorder that affects your optic nerve and what your doctor may recommend for treatment.
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Oral lichen planus
This ongoing inflammatory condition results in white, lacy patches or red, swollen tissues or open sores inside your mouth that may cause burning or pain.
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Oral thrush
This infection is caused by the overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans in the mouth.
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Orchitis
This infection of one or both testicles can cause pain and infertility. A bacterial infection or the mumps virus is the usual cause.
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Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension)
This form of low blood pressure might cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting when rising from sitting or lying down.
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Osteoarthritis
This most common form of arthritis mainly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine. There's no cure, but symptoms can be managed.
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Osteochondritis dissecans
Osteochondritis dissecans most commonly affects children who are very active in sports. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of this joint condition.
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Osteomyelitis
Bones don't get infected easily, but a serious injury, bloodstream infection or surgery may lead to a bone infection.