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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)

A torn blood vessel in the heart can cause a heart attack. Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of this medical emergency.
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Sprained ankle

Sprained ankle — Injury to a ligament of the ankle can usually be treated with at-home care and appropriate exercises to get you back on your feet.
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Sprains

A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough bands of tissue that connect two bones together in your joints. Ice and elevation can help.
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin

This common skin cancer usually looks like a bump or a scaly sore. Learn about symptoms and treatment options, including freezing, lasers and surgery.
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Stage 4 (metastatic) colon cancer

Find out about symptoms and complications for this advanced stage of colon cancer. Learn about treatment options, including chemotherapy, surgery and targeted medicines.
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Staph infections

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of these potentially lethal infections.
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Learn more about the causes of this rare disorder of the skin and mucous membranes, its early signs, and whether it's preventable.
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Stomach cancer

Stomach cancer, which is also called gastric cancer, is cancer that begins in the stomach. Learn about symptoms, causes, detection and treatments.
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Stomach polyps

These masses of cells that form on your stomach lining usually don't cause symptoms. Learn what causes them and when to be concerned.
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Strep throat

Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this throat bacterial infection in children and adults.
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Stress fractures

Stress fractures are tiny cracks in bones often caused by overuse or osteoporosis. Learn how to prevent and treat them.
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Stress incontinence

Movement such as coughing, laughing and running can cause urine to leak for people with this condition. Learn about treatments and self-care.
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