Some forms of this inherited blood disorder usually show up before the age of 2. Often, they cause anemia. Worse forms of the disease require regular blood transfusions.
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Ingrown toenails
Learn about causes, prevention and treatment of this common, painful nail condition that usually affects the big toe.
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Shingles
Learn more about symptoms, causes, treatment and vaccine prevention of this painful condition affecting the nerves.
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Mosquito bites
Learn about the many ways to prevent mosquito bites and how to ease the itch if you are bitten.
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Tendinitis
Repetitive activities and weekend warrior exercise can bother tendons, causing pain and swelling.
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Learn how to spot the symptoms and how doctors treat this group of peripheral nerve disorders.
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Broken ribs
This common injury happens most often because of falls, car accidents or contact sports.
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Cerebral palsy
Learn about this group of conditions that affect movement. It's caused by damage to the developing brain, usually before birth.
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Psoriatic arthritis
This form of arthritis affects some people who have psoriasis — a disease that features red patches of skin topped with silvery scales.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this common nerve condition affecting the hand and arm.
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Liposarcoma
Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for this type of soft tissue sarcoma that forms from fat cells.
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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Learn about these complex genetic disorders that cause problems with connective tissue in the skin, joints and blood vessel walls.