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Radiation enteritis

This complication of radiation therapy for cancer can cause stomach pain, vomiting or diarrhea. For most people, symptoms go away within weeks.
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Radiation sickness

Read about what happens when someone is exposed to high doses of radiation, and what you can do to prevent such exposure in an emergency.
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Ramsay Hunt syndrome

A shingles outbreak can affect the facial nerve near one of your ears, potentially causing facial paralysis and hearing loss.
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Raynaud's disease

Learn how this disease causes parts of the body, mainly fingers and toes, to feel cold and numb and possibly change colors from cold temperatures or stress.
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Reactive arthritis

This joint pain is triggered by an infection in another part of the body — often the intestines, genitals or urinary tract.
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Reactive attachment disorder

Reactive attachment disorder is when an infant or young child doesn't establish healthy attachments with parents or caregivers due to neglect.
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Rectal cancer

Learn about the symptoms, causes and prevention of this cancer that starts in the rectum. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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Rectal prolapse

This rare condition happens when the rectum slips outside of the anus. Find out about symptoms and treatment.
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Rectovaginal fistula

This open tunnel connects the rectum and vagina, allowing gas or stool to pass into the vagina. Learn about rectovaginal fistula treatment and self-care.
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Recurrent breast cancer

Learn about symptoms that alert doctors to a breast cancer recurrence and strategies for treating cancer that comes back after initial treatment.
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Renal artery stenosis

Read more about what happens when the arteries leading to your kidneys become narrowed, as well as potential treatments for this condition.
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Residual limb pain

Learn about causes and treatments of this common pain that happens in part of an arm or leg that's left after the arm or leg is removed.
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