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Turner syndrome

Turner syndrome affects only females as the result of a missing or partially missing X chromosome, causing a variety of medical and developmental problems.
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Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma

Learn about this cancer that most often happens in the soft tissues of the arms and legs. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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Urethral stricture

Narrowing of the tube that carries urine from the body, called the urethra, can limit urine flow and cause a number of problems.
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VEXAS syndrome

Learn about this condition that causes swelling and irritation throughout the body, how to know if you have it and what you can do about it.
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Vasovagal syncope

Learn about what causes a brief loss of consciousness and when to see a healthcare professional if this happens to you.
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Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

In this heart problem present at birth, there is a hole between the two lower heart chambers. Know the symptoms and when surgery is needed.
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Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)

This condition, often called stomach flu, is usually harmless, except for infants and people with immunosuppression. Symptoms can usually be managed.
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Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome

This heart condition present at birth causes a fast heartbeat. Rarely, it can cause sudden cardiac death. Know the symptoms and how it's treated.
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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

In this rare disease, tumors in the digestive tract cause excess production of a certain hormone. High levels of this hormone increase stomach acid, leading to peptic ulcers.

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