Learn more about what causes this common digestive condition, and how you can treat and prevent it.
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Mesenteric lymphadenitis
This condition involves swollen lymph nodes in the membrane that connects the bowel to the abdominal wall. It usually affects children and teens.
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Conjoined twins
If an early embryo only partially separates and two babies develop, they remain physically connected — most often at the chest, abdomen or pelvis.
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Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly)
Learn about what your spleen does and what can happen if it becomes enlarged.
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Kidney stones
Learn about the symptoms, risks, causes and treatment of this often intensely painful condition.
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Intussusception
This rare but serious disorder occurs when one part of the intestine slides into another part, like a collapsible telescope.
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Vaginal cancer
Learn about the symptoms of this rare type of cancer. Treatments for cancer of the vagina include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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Nasal and paranasal tumors
Learn about these cancerous and noncancerous growths that form in and around the nose. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
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Rhabdomyosarcoma
This rare soft tissue cancer affects children more often than adults. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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Rectal cancer
Learn about the symptoms, causes and prevention of this cancer that starts in the rectum. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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Broken arm
Treatment depends on the site and severity of the injury. Simple breaks might be treated with a sling and ice. Complicated fractures may require surgery.
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Ureteral cancer
Find out how doctors use minimally invasive surgery to treat this rare cancer that forms in the tubes that connect your kidneys to your bladder.