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Corticobasal degeneration (corticobasal syndrome)

Learn about this rare disease that affects brain cells. The disease can make it hard to speak, move and think.
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Cushing syndrome

High levels of the hormone cortisol in your body cause this endocrine disorder. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment.
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Cyclic vomiting syndrome

This condition often starts in childhood and is marked by spells of vomiting several times an hour over a period of hours or days.
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Delayed sleep phase

Learn more about this sleep condition that causes a delay in usual sleep patterns.
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Desmoplastic small round cell tumors

These rare, aggressive cancers most often form in the abdomen. Learn about DSRCT treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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Deviated septum

Learn how uneven nostrils can sometimes cause stuffiness, nosebleeds or other symptoms.
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DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2 deletion syndrome)

This condition is due to missing part of chromosome 22. It may cause heart issues, thyroid problems, cleft palate, lower immunity and other health problems.
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Dislocated shoulder

This shoulder injury, which occurs in the body's most mobile joint, causes the upper arm bone to pop out of its socket.
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Down syndrome

In this genetic condition, an unusual cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21. This causes delays in growth and development.
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Dressler syndrome

Learn about the symptoms and treatment of this condition that involves swelling and irritation of the sac around the heart after damage to the heart muscle.
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Drug addiction (substance use disorder)

Drug addiction affects your brain and behavior to the point where you can't control your use of legal or illegal drugs, even when you know they cause harm.
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Dry skin

Learn more about the causes of and self-care tips for a common flaky skin condition that tends to be temporary or seasonal but may become a lifelong problem.

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