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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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Stretch marks

Find out the symptoms of and treatment for this painless condition that causes streaks on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks and thighs.
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Stroke

Promptly spotting stroke symptoms leads to faster treatment and less damage to the brain.
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Stuttering

Stuttering, sometimes called stammering, is a speech condition that involves problems with rhythm and flow when speaking.
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Stye (sty)

This is a painful bump along the eyelash line that can often be treated with home remedies. Find out more about this irritating eyelid infection.
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Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Learn about how this type of bleeding in the brain is diagnosed and treated.
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Subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessel in eye)

Learn about this common eye condition that may look alarming but is usually harmless and clears up without treatment.

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