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Rhabdomyosarcoma

This rare soft tissue cancer affects children more often than adults. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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Rheumatic fever

Learn about this complication of strep throat and scarlet fever and what you can do to prevent it.
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Rheumatoid arthritis

This ongoing condition can affect more than just the joints. It also can damage skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels.
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Rickets

Learn what can cause this bone-softening disease in children and how supplements may prevent or treat the condition.
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Ringworm (body)

Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread fungal skin infection that itches and is related to athlete's foot.
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Ringworm (scalp)

Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread, itchy fungal skin infection and how to prevent it.
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Rosacea

Learn about the symptoms, skin care tips and medicines for this common skin condition of the face that causes flushing and spider veins.
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Roseola

Learn about the causes of and home-care tips for this common viral infection that often affects children by age 2, causing a high fever followed by a rash.
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Rotator cuff injury

This common shoulder injury is often caused by repetitive overhead motions in jobs or sports. Extensive rotator cuff tears may require surgery.
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Rotavirus

Learn more about this common childhood illness that causes fever, vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes abdominal pain.
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Rubella

Learn more about the symptoms and prevention of this viral infection that easily passes to others.
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Rumination syndrome

Learn about this condition that results in regurgitating and reswallowing food. Behavioral therapy and medicine are treatments.

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