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Craniocervical Dissections

Craniocervical dissections are tears in the inner wall of the carotid or vertebral arteries in the neck and head. Blood…

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Craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis is a birth condition in which one or more of the joints (sutures) between a baby's skull bones fuse…

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Crohn Disease

Crohn disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease in which the immune system causes ongoing inflammation in the digestive tract,…

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Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the digestive tract, causing symptoms such…

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Croup

Croup is a childhood airway infection that causes a barking cough, hoarseness, and noisy breathing due to swelling around the…

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Cuff Tear Arthropathy

Cuff tear arthropathy is shoulder arthritis that develops after a large, long-standing rotator cuff tear. Without the cuff holding it…

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Cushing Syndrome

Cushing syndrome is a condition in which the body is exposed to too much of the hormone cortisol for a…

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Cushing’s Syndrome

Cushing’s syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels, leading to symptoms such as weight…

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Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up mainly in the lungs and digestive…

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Dandruff

Dandruff is a common, non-contagious scalp condition in which dead skin cells shed as visible white or yellowish flakes, often…

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De Quervain Tenosynovitis

De Quervain tenosynovitis is a painful inflammation of the tendon sheath on the thumb side of the wrist that can…

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Deafblindness

Deafblindness is a combined loss of hearing and vision severe enough that neither sense can compensate for the other, affecting…

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Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg, and can become…

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Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease is age- or wear-related breakdown of the spinal discs that can cause back or neck pain, stiffness,…

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Dementia

Dementia is a group of conditions that progressively impair memory, thinking, behavior, and daily functioning, often due to diseases affecting…

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Demyelinating Diseases

Demyelinating diseases are conditions in which myelin, the protective coating around nerve fibers, is damaged, slowing or blocking nerve signals.…

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Dengue

Dengue is a viral infection spread by the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, common in tropical and subtropical regions. It…

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Dengue Fever

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that typically causes high fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, rash, and sometimes…

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Dental Caries

Dental caries are areas of tooth decay caused by acids from plaque bacteria that gradually damage enamel and deeper tooth…

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Dental Erosion

Dental erosion is the gradual loss of tooth enamel caused by acids, making teeth thinner, more sensitive, and more prone…

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Dental Pulpitis

Dental pulpitis is inflammation of the tooth pulp, usually caused by deep decay, trauma, or infection, and it can cause…

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Dependent Personality Disorder

Dependent personality disorder is a long-standing mental health condition marked by an excessive need to be cared for, leading to…

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Depression

Depression is a common medical condition causing a persistent low mood or loss of interest that lasts at least two…

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Dermatofibroma

Dermatofibroma is a common, benign skin nodule that usually appears as a small, firm bump, often on the legs, and…

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