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Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome

This rare condition is often linked to long-lasting constipation. Learn more about symptoms and treatment.
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Somatic symptom disorder

Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment for this disorder, which is linked with major emotional distress and impairment.
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Sore throat

Find out what causes this common affliction, when to see a doctor and what you can do to get relief from a sore throat.
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Specific phobias

These are extreme fears of objects or situations that pose little or no danger. There is no reason for these fears, but you stay away from these things.
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Spermatocele

Learn more about this noncancerous testicular disorder that may require surgery if it's causing discomfort. But, the condition often needs no treatment.
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Spider bites

Learn more about prevention, symptoms, complications and treatment of spider bites, which are usually harmless.
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Spina bifida

Learn about this condition in which an unborn baby's spine and spinal cord don't form properly. Surgery during pregnancy may be a treatment option.
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Spinal arteriovenous malformation (AVM)

Learn about how this rare blood vessel condition can affect the spinal cord.
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Spinal cord injury

Learn what may happen after the spinal cord has been damaged.
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Spinal cord tumor

Spinal cord tumors can cause serious problems such as pain and paralysis. Find out about diagnosis and treatment.
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Spinal headaches

These headaches can happen after a spinal tap procedure or spinal anesthesia, and usually don’t require treatment.
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Spinal stenosis

This condition narrows the amount of space within the spine. This can squeeze the nerves that travel through the spine. Surgery is sometimes needed.

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