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Double-outlet right ventricle

In this heart condition present at birth, two major blood vessels aren't attached to the heart in the usual positions. Learn how it's treated.
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Down syndrome

In this genetic condition, an unusual cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21. This causes delays in growth and development.
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Dressler syndrome

Learn about the symptoms and treatment of this condition that involves swelling and irritation of the sac around the heart after damage to the heart muscle.
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Drug addiction (substance use disorder)

Drug addiction affects your brain and behavior to the point where you can't control your use of legal or illegal drugs, even when you know they cause harm.
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Drug allergy

Learn which medicines are more likely to cause an allergic reaction, what symptoms look like and what treatments can calm such a reaction.
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Dry eyes

Eyes feeling dry and uncomfortable? Inadequate tear production is a common — and very treatable — eye condition. Find out what causes it and how to relieve symptoms.
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Dry macular degeneration

Blurred or reduced central vision could be a sign of macular degeneration. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this common eye disorder.
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Dry mouth

With this condition, also known as xerostomia, the salivary glands in the mouth don't make enough saliva to keep the mouth wet.
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Dry skin

Learn more about the causes of and self-care tips for a common flaky skin condition that tends to be temporary or seasonal but may become a lifelong problem.
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Dry socket

This painful condition can happen after tooth removal. A blood clot where the tooth was removed does not form, comes out or dissolves before wound healing.
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Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)

Noninvasive breast cancer often has no symptoms. Find out about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of this form of breast cancer.
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Dumping syndrome

People who have had stomach or weight-loss surgery can develop dumping syndrome, which causes cramping, diarrhea and, sometimes, low blood sugar.

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