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Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction, is an emergency. Learn who's at risk, what to watch for and what to do when it occurs.
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Anemia

Having too few healthy red blood cells causes tiredness and weakness. There are many types of this condition.
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Angelman syndrome

Learn about this genetic disorder that causes developmental delays, problems with speech and other symptoms.
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Angina

Learn about a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. This chest pain is a symptom of heart disease.
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Angiosarcoma

Learn about this rare cancer that begins in the blood vessels and lymph vessels. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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Ankylosing spondylitis

Learn about this inflammatory disease that can cause some of the vertebrae in the spine to fuse over time.
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Anorexia nervosa

People with this eating disorder have a very low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a flawed way of seeing their body.
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Anorgasmia in women

Anorgasmia is regular difficulty having an orgasm after plenty of sexual stimulation. It affects many women, causing distress.
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Anterior vaginal prolapse (cystocele)

This condition happens when the pelvic floor muscles weaken and the bladder pushes into the front part of the vagina. Learn how it's treated..
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Anthrax

Learn about the symptoms and risks of anthrax, a rare but deadly bacterial disease that's been used in bioterrorism.
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Antibiotic-associated diarrhea

Learn more about why you might get diarrhea while taking antibiotics, as well as how to treat or prevent this uncomfortable and sometimes serious problem.
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Antiphospholipid syndrome

Learn about causes and treatment of this blood disorder that mainly affects women and may cause blood clots and miscarriages.

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