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Autoimmune epilepsy

Learn when epilepsy is an autoimmune disease and why early diagnosis and the right treatment are important.
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Autoimmune hepatitis

This type of hepatitis happens when the immune system attacks the liver with destructive antibodies. Immune-suppressing medicine is the main treatment.
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Autoimmune pancreatitis

Autoimmune pancreatitis is a relatively uncommon disease of the pancreas that may be mistaken for pancreatic cancer.
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Autonomic neuropathy

Damage to the nerves that control involuntary body functions, such as blood pressure and digestion, results in autonomic neuropathy.
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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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Baby acne

Baby acne — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatment of this newborn complexion problem.
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Benign adrenal tumors

Most of these tumors need no treatment, but some do. Learn about diagnosis and treatment options.
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Bicuspid aortic valve

This condition, present at birth, affects the valve between the lower left heart chamber and the body's main artery. Know the symptoms and treatment.
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Bird flu (avian influenza)

Flu viruses in other animals, such as birds, may be a risk to people. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment for bird flu in people.
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Brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation)

Tangled blood vessels in the brain affect typical blood flow in this rare condition. Learn more.
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Brain aneurysm

Learn about the symptoms that may occur when a thinning wall of a blood vessel in your brain bulges — and know when to get emergency care.
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Broken ankle

A misstep or twisting injury can cause bones to break. Treatment depends on where the injury is and how bad it is.

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