Learn about this inherited disease, usually diagnosed in childhood, that makes it difficult for your body to fight infections.
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Polycystic kidney disease
Learn how treatments and lifestyle changes might help reduce kidney damage from this disease.
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Colic
Consoling a baby who cries a lot for no known reason is tough. Learn ways to care for the infant and cope with the stress.
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Milk allergy
Find out what happens when the immune system reacts to proteins in milk, causing allergic signs and symptoms such as hives and wheezing.
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Tay-Sachs disease
This rare, inherited disease causes a buildup of fatty acids that damages the brain and typically results in muscle control loss, blindness and paralysis.
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Diabetic neuropathy
High blood sugar can lead to nerve damage in feet and other areas of the body. Know the symptoms and how to take steps to prevent this diabetes complication.
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Hyperglycemia in diabetes
Hyperglycemia in diabetes can occur for many reasons. Know the causes, symptoms and treatments of high blood sugar and when to get emergency help.
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Fecal incontinence
Learn about this common issue that causes some people to avoid social situations. Treatments are available.
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Dementia
This group of symptoms with many causes affects memory, thinking and social abilities. Some symptoms may be reversible.
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Lewy body dementia
This common dementia is caused by a buildup of proteins in the brain. It affects thinking, memory and movement.
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Reactive arthritis
This joint pain is triggered by an infection in another part of the body — often the intestines, genitals or urinary tract.
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Cancer
Find out the basics about cancer, including symptoms, causes and treatments. Learn steps you can take to prevent cancer.