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Latex allergy

This allergy is a reaction to proteins in natural rubber latex — found in medical gloves, balloons and more. Find out how to avoid many common triggers.
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Lazy eye (amblyopia)

Abnormal visual development early in life can cause reduced vision in one eye, which often wanders inward or outward.
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Lead poisoning

Learn about lead poisoning symptoms and treatment of lead exposure in children and adults. Explore ways to keep your kids safe from lead exposure.
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Left ventricular hypertrophy

Learn more about this heart condition that causes the walls of the heart's main pumping chamber to become enlarged and thickened.
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Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

This childhood condition occurs when blood supply to the ball part of the hip joint is interrupted for a short time, making the bone fracture easily and heal poorly.
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Legionnaires' disease

Bacteria that can live in water from air conditioning systems, showers and spas cause this severe form of pneumonia.
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Leiomyosarcoma

Learn about this rare cancer that begins in smooth muscle tissue. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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Leukemia

Learn about this cancer that forms in the blood and bone marrow.
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Leukoplakia

This mouth condition appears as thick, white patches on the gums, the cheeks and the bottom of the mouth that cannot be scraped off.
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Lewy body dementia

This common dementia is caused by a buildup of proteins in the brain. It affects thinking, memory and movement.
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Lice

Learn how to get rid of these tiny, wingless insects and keep them from coming back.
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Lichen planus

Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this condition that causes swelling and irritation in the skin, hair, nails, mouth and vagina.
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