Pediatric brain tumors include medulloblastoma, glioma, embryonal tumor, germ cell brain tumor, spinal cord tumor, craniopharyngioma and pineoblastoma.
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Neuromyelitis optica
Understand more about this condition that affects the spinal cord and eye nerves and is sometimes mistaken for multiple sclerosis.
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Radiation sickness
Read about what happens when someone is exposed to high doses of radiation, and what you can do to prevent such exposure in an emergency.
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Pulmonary hypertension
This lung condition makes the heart work harder and become weak. Changes in genes and some medicines and diseases can cause it. Learn more.
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Metatarsalgia
With this condition, the ball of the foot becomes painful and irritated. Learn about the causes, treatments and prevention of this injury.
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 2 (MEN 2)
Learn about this rare disorder that causes tumors and overproduction of hormones.
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Listeria infection
This illness is caused by bacteria that spreads in food. It can be very serious for some people. Learn about symptoms, treatment and tips to prevent it.
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Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)
Caused by low levels of platelets, symptoms may include purple bruises called purpura, as well as tiny reddish-purple dots that look like a rash.
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C. difficile infection
Learn more about this diarrhea-causing infection that often occurs after antibiotic use. Many, but not all, people who get it are in health care facilities.
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Geographic tongue
Geographic tongue may look alarming, but it does not cause health issues. Sometimes it can cause tongue pain and make you more sensitive to certain foods.
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Pseudomembranous colitis
This condition causes serious or life-threatening diarrhea. It often follows antibiotic use and often affects people in the hospital for other conditions.
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Iron deficiency anemia
Not getting enough iron can lead to this condition, which can cause tiredness and shortness of breath.