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Kidney cysts

These round, fluid-filled pouches on or in the kidneys are sometimes discovered during imaging tests. Find out when treatment may be needed.
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Kidney infection

A urinary tract infection that travels to the kidneys can be dangerous. Know the symptoms and when to get prompt medical treatment.
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Kidney stones

Learn about the symptoms, risks, causes and treatment of this often intensely painful condition.
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Kleptomania

If you have this impulse control disorder, you can't resist urges to steal items that you generally don't really need and that usually have little value.
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Klinefelter syndrome

In this condition, a genetic male has an extra X sex chromosome. This may affect the growth of testicles and result in low testosterone.
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Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome

Main signs of this congenital disorder involve a red birthmark (port-wine stain), vein malformations, and overgrowth of tissues and bones.
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Knee bursitis

This condition involves painful swelling of a small fluid-filled sac near the knee joint. It causes pain and can limit movement.
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Knee pain

Learn about this common complaint, which can result from an injury or medical condition, and find out which treatments may help.
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Kyphosis

This excessive forward rounding of the back is often caused by osteoporosis in older women. Spinal malformations can cause kyphosis in infants or teens.
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Polycystic kidney disease

Learn how treatments and lifestyle changes might help reduce kidney damage from this disease.
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Seborrheic keratosis

Learn more about the symptoms and treatments of this common, noncancerous skin growth that gradually appears as you age.
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Swollen knee

This condition can be caused by trauma, overuse injuries, or an underlying disease or condition. A fluid sample from the knee may be needed for diagnosis.

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