Tapeworms in the intestines usually cause mild disease. Immature tapeworms, called larval cysts, can cause serious disease in other parts of the body.
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Plantar fasciitis
Learn about this most common cause of stabbing heel pain.
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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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Personality disorders
A person with this mental health condition thinks, acts and behaves in a rigid pattern that's not healthy. It's hard to understand and relate to others.
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
This type of depression is related to changes in seasons and begins and ends at about the same times every year.
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Borderline personality disorder
This mental health condition affects how you see yourself. It includes unstable and intense relationships, extreme emotions, and impulsiveness.
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Suicide and suicidal thoughts
Suicide can be prevented. Learn suicide warning signs and how to reach out for immediate help and professional treatment.
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Kaposi sarcoma
This cancer caused by a virus occurs in people who have AIDS and those with a donated organ who take medicines to prevent organ rejection.
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Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis)
A broken bone or dislocated joint can block blood flow to the bone, causing bone tissue to die.
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Hip fracture
The risk of breaking a hip increases with age. Learn about lifestyle changes that can keep bones strong and reduce risk of breaking.
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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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Frontal lobe seizures
In this common form of epilepsy, the seizures stem from the front of the brain. They can produce symptoms that appear to be from a mental illness.