Learn about this inherited disease, usually diagnosed in childhood, that makes it difficult for your body to fight infections.
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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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Colic
Consoling a baby who cries a lot for no apparent reason is a challenge. Learn strategies for caring for your infant and coping with the stress.
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Milk allergy
Find out what happens when the immune system reacts to proteins in milk, causing allergic signs and symptoms such as hives and wheezing.
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Tay-Sachs disease
This rare, inherited disease causes a buildup of fatty acids that damages the brain and typically results in muscle control loss, blindness and paralysis.
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Diabetic neuropathy
High blood sugar can lead to nerve damage in feet and other areas of the body. Know the symptoms and how to take steps to prevent this diabetes complication.
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Hyperglycemia in diabetes
Hyperglycemia in diabetes can occur for many reasons. Know the causes, symptoms and treatments of high blood sugar and when to get emergency help.
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Rheumatic fever
Learn about this complication of strep throat and scarlet fever and what you can do to prevent it.
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Enlarged heart
Cardiomegaly is another word for this sign or symptom that may be caused by certain heart conditions or even pregnancy. Know how it's treated.
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Cardiogenic shock
Most often the result of a large or severe heart attack, this rare condition can be deadly if not treated right away.
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Aortic dissection
This life-threatening condition happens when blood leaks through a tear in the body's main artery, the aorta. Know the symptoms and how it's treated.
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Heart palpitations
Know when and how feelings of a rapid, fluttering or pounding heartbeat are treated.