Menstrual cramps — pain in the lower abdomen just before or during menstrual periods — can range from mild to severe. Learn about treatment options.
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Mittelschmerz
Some women experience pain on one side of the lower abdomen midway through their menstrual cycles. This cyclic pelvic pain is known as mittelschmerz.
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Rectovaginal fistula
This open tunnel connects the rectum and vagina, allowing gas or stool to pass into the vagina. Learn about rectovaginal fistula treatment and self-care.
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Priapism
Understand the symptoms, possible causes and treatment of prolonged erection of the penis, including when to seek emergency care.
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Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for hardening of the arteries.
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Bullous pemphigoid
Learn about the symptoms, treatment and self-care strategies for the itchy blisters of this skin condition that affects older adults.
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Ramsay Hunt syndrome
A shingles outbreak can affect the facial nerve near one of your ears, potentially causing facial paralysis and hearing loss.
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Bee sting
Learn about symptoms, treatment, self-care tips and prevention of bee stings, which in some people cause severe allergic reaction.
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Nephrotic syndrome
Swelling around your feet and ankles is a common sign of this condition that occurs when your kidneys pass too much protein in your urine.
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Angina
Learn about a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. This chest pain is a symptom of heart disease.
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Entropion
In entropion, your eyelid turns inward, causing lashes and skin to rub against the eye. Learn about causes and treatment for this irritating eye condition.
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Iritis
Learn about who's at risk of this eye condition and why you should get treatment right away if you have symptoms.