An infected anal gland can sometimes cause a tunnel to develop between the skin and the anus. Learn about symptoms and diagnosis for this painful, but treatable, condition.
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Syringomyelia
The development of a fluid-filled cyst in the spinal cord can eventually damage the cord and cause symptoms such as pain and muscle weakness.
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Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
Problems with how blood clots can lead to excessive bleeding or blood clotting. Learn about the risks and treatments for a low blood platelet count.
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Hypercalcemia
This condition can weaken bones, create kidney stones, and affect how well the heart and brain work. Treatment depends on the cause.
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Retinal detachment
Eye floaters and reduced vision can be symptoms of this condition. Find out about causes and treatment for this eye emergency.
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Neck pain
This common health condition can be the result of poor posture or osteoarthritis. Rarely, it can indicate a more serious issue.
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Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
Learn about focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), how it's diagnosed and treated.
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Ruptured spleen
A break in the surface of your spleen, usually from a forceful blow to your abdomen, can cause life-threatening internal bleeding.
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Postherpetic neuralgia
This complication of shingles can cause pain, itching and numbness long after the shingles rash has cleared. Treatments can ease symptoms.
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Yips
Learn about what causes these involuntary wrist spasms that often frustrate golfers.
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Hepatopulmonary syndrome
This lung condition causes low oxygen levels and shortness of breath in some people with advanced liver disease.
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Calciphylaxis
Learn more about this uncommon condition that affects small blood vessels and skin tissues, causing painful skin ulcers.