Learn about this most common cause of stabbing heel pain.
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Osteoarthritis
This most common form of arthritis mainly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine. There's no cure, but symptoms can be managed.
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Kaposi sarcoma
This cancer caused by a virus occurs in people who have AIDS and those with a donated organ who take medicines to prevent organ rejection.
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Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis)
A broken bone or dislocated joint can block blood flow to the bone, causing bone tissue to die.
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Hip fracture
The risk of breaking a hip increases with age. Learn about lifestyle changes that can keep bones strong and reduce the risk of breaking.
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Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
This childhood condition occurs when blood supply to the ball part of the hip joint is interrupted for a short time, making the bone fracture easily and heal poorly.
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Tapeworm infection
Tapeworms in the intestines usually cause mild disease. Immature tapeworms, called larval cysts, can cause serious disease in other parts of the body.
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Scoliosis
This side-to-side curve of the spine happens most often during the growth spurt after age 10. Treatment may include bracing or surgery.
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Mouth cancer
Learn what healthcare professionals look for when diagnosing mouth cancer. Find out about oral cancer treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
This common skin cancer usually looks like a bump or a scaly sore. Learn about symptoms and treatment options, including freezing, lasers and surgery.
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Dry mouth
With this condition, also known as xerostomia, the salivary glands in the mouth don't make enough saliva to keep the mouth wet.
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Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
In this heart problem present at birth, there is a hole between the two lower heart chambers. Know the symptoms and when surgery is needed.