This causes sensitivity to certain muscle relaxants used during anesthesia. Muscles may stay relaxed for too long, interfering with movement and breathing.
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Gaucher disease
The buildup of naturally occurring fatty substances damages the spleen, liver, bones and other tissues. Life-long treatments help manage most cases.
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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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Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 1 (MEN 1)
Learn about this rare condition that causes tumors to grow and too many hormones to be made.
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Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR)
In this heart condition present at birth, the lung's blood vessels attach to the wrong places in the heart. Know the symptoms and how it's diagnosed.
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E. coli
Most strains of E. coli bacteria are harmless, but some can cause severe symptoms. Learn about symptoms and treatment of this common foodborne illness.
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Oligodendroglioma
Learn about this type of tumor that can occur in the brain or spinal cord.
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Marfan syndrome
This inherited disorder affects the skeleton and the eyes. It can also harm the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
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Childhood asthma
This lung condition causes the airways to swell and narrow, making it difficult to breathe. If it's not managed, some children can have dangerous attacks.
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Migraine with aura
Learn more about migraine that causes pain and sensory disturbances (aura), such as flashes of light, blind spots or tingling in the hands or face.
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Ebstein anomaly
In this rare heart defect, the tricuspid heart valve didn't form properly. This can affect the heart's ability to pump blood. Know the risks and symptoms.
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ARDS
With this condition, which can occur after a major illness or injury, fluid builds up in the lungs' air sacs so that less oxygen reaches the blood.