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Klinefelter syndrome

In this condition, a genetic male has an extra X sex chromosome. This may affect the growth of testicles and result in low testosterone.
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Thalassemia

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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Norovirus infection

This highly contagious virus spreads through contaminated food, water or surfaces and causes vomiting and diarrhea. Learn ways to protect yourself.
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Porphyria

This group of disorders results from a buildup of natural chemicals in the body that affect the nervous system and skin. Learn how to avoid symptom triggers.
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Adrenoleukodystrophy

Find out about diagnosis and treatment of adrenoleukodystrophy — a hereditary disorder that affects the brain, nervous system and adrenal gland.
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Microcephaly

Learn more about microcephaly, when an infant's head is smaller than expected. The condition affects child development.
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Mumps

Find out more about the symptoms and treatment of this viral illness and how vaccines can prevent it.
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Toe walking in children

Walking on toes or the balls of the feet is fairly common in children who are learning to walk. Most children outgrow it.
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High blood pressure (hypertension)

Learn the symptoms and treatment of this condition — which raises the risk of heart attack and stroke — and the lifestyle changes that can lower the risk.
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Elevated blood pressure

If your blood pressure is slightly elevated, eating better and moving more can help prevent prehypertension from becoming high blood pressure.
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Heart arrhythmia

Learn about common heart rhythm disorders that can cause your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly.
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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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