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Nasal polyps

These painless, noncancerous growths can lead to a lost sense of smell or infection. Medicine or surgery can help.
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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is cancer that happens in the nasopharynx, which sits behind the nose and above the back of the throat.
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Nearsightedness

Tired of squinting at objects in the distance? There are effective treatment options for this eye condition, and some preventive options are emerging.
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Neck pain

This common ailment can be the result of poor posture or osteoarthritis. Rarely, it can indicate a more serious issue.
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Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis

Learn about symptoms, risk factors and possible treatments for this rare disorder in people with advanced kidney disease.
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Nephrotic syndrome

Swelling around your feet and ankles is a common sign of this condition that occurs when your kidneys pass too much protein in your urine.
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Neuroblastoma

Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of neuroblastoma, one of the most common cancers of childhood.
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Neurodermatitis

Learn about this itchy skin condition that can disrupt your sleep and daily activities. Treatment focuses on controlling itching and preventing scratching.
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Neuroendocrine tumors

Learn about the types of tumors that make up this group of rare cancers. Find out about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments.
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Neurofibroma

Learn about this type of peripheral nerve tumor that forms a soft bump on or under the skin. It can appear anywhere in the body.
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Neurofibromatosis type 1

This genetic condition causes tumors on nerve tissue. Surgery and other therapies can manage symptoms.
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Neuromyelitis optica

Understand more about this condition that affects the spinal cord and eye nerves and is sometimes mistaken for multiple sclerosis.
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