Learn more about diseases that affect the valve between the left heart chambers, including mitral valve regurgitation and mitral valve stenosis.
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Atrial flutter
Learn more about this condition in which the heart's upper chambers beat too quickly, causing a rapid, but usually regular, heart rhythm.
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Heart disease
Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of cardiovascular disease, a term describing a wide range of conditions that can affect the heart.
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Allergies
Allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe, even life-threatening. Find out what treatments and prevention tips can help.
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Klinefelter syndrome
In this condition, a genetic male has an extra X sex chromosome. This may affect the growth of testicles and result in low testosterone.
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Thalassemia
Some forms of this inherited blood disorder usually show up before the age of 2. Often, they cause anemia. Worse forms of the disease require regular blood transfusions.
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Norovirus infection
This highly contagious virus spreads through contaminated food, water or surfaces and causes vomiting and diarrhea. Learn ways to protect yourself.
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Porphyria
This group of disorders results from a buildup of natural chemicals in the body that affect the nervous system and skin. Learn how to avoid symptom triggers.
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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
This inherited condition causes polyps to grow in the digestive tract and increases the risk of cancer. Regular screening helps reduce some risks.
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Cervical cancer
Screening with Pap tests can reduce the risk of this cancer that begins in the cervix. Learn more about symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.
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Liver cancer
Learn how doctors use surgery, liver transplant, radiation, chemotherapy and other methods to treat hepatocellular carcinoma and other types of liver cancer.
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Salivary gland tumors
Learn about this rare tumor that forms in the salivary glands. Treatments include surgery and radiation therapy.