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ACL injury

Learn about this injury that affects one of the main ligaments in your knee and most commonly occurs during sports such as soccer and football.
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ARDS

With this condition, which can occur after a major illness or injury, fluid builds up in the lungs' air sacs so that less oxygen reaches the blood.
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm

An aneurysm in the lower part of the aorta can grow slowly and silently. Know the symptoms of this dangerous condition and the treatment.
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Absence seizure

This type of seizure produces symptoms such as a vacant stare, lip smacking and eyelid fluttering.
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Acanthosis nigricans

Learn about the causes of and treatment for this condition that causes dark, velvety patches in folds of the skin.
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Achalasia

In this condition, the muscles in the esophagus don't relax, preventing food and drink from moving into the stomach. Learn more about this rare digestive disorder.
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Achilles tendinitis

This injury most often occurs in runners and in middle-aged people who play sports only on weekends.
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Achilles tendon rupture

An Achilles tendon rupture is an injury that is usually painful and likely to affect your ability to walk. Surgical repair is sometimes necessary.
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Acne

Learn more about this common skin condition, including causes, treatments and simple skin care steps you can do at home to help control it.
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Acoustic neuroma

This noncancerous tumor can sometimes grow on the nerve in the head that affects hearing and balance.
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Acromegaly

This hormone-related condition causes some bones and organs grow bigger in adults. Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments.
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Actinic keratosis

Find out more about this skin condition that causes a rough, scaly patch after years of ultraviolet exposure from the sun or indoor tanning.
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