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Kawasaki disease

Learn more about this condition that primarily affects young children and causes inflammation in the walls of the arteries throughout the body.
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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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Legionnaires' disease

Bacteria that can live in water from air conditioning systems, showers and spas cause this severe form of pneumonia.
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Lewy body dementia

This common dementia is caused by a buildup of proteins in the brain. It affects thinking, memory and movement.
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Liver disease

The liver has a lot of vital tasks including ridding the body of toxins. Learn about problems that can affect the liver and how to avoid them.
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Low sex drive in women

Many women have dips in sexual desire at some point. But you can get your sex drive back. Learn about the causes and treatments of lost libido in women.
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Lyme disease

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this common tick-borne illness.
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MCAD deficiency

This inherited genetic disorder prevents the breakdown of certain fats needed for energy, leading to dangerously low blood sugar levels if not treated.
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Mammary duct ectasia

Mammary duct ectasia is a noncancerous breast condition that affects the milk ducts. Learn the signs and symptoms and when treatment might be needed.
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Meniere's disease

This chronic disorder affects balance and hearing, causing unpredictable episodes of dizziness and hearing problems.
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Mitral valve disease

Learn more about diseases that affect the valve between the left heart chambers, including mitral valve regurgitation and mitral valve stenosis.
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Mixed connective tissue disease

Mixed connective tissue disease has signs and symptoms of multiple disorders, making it difficult to diagnose. There's no cure, but medications can help.

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