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Impetigo

Impetigo is a common, highly contagious bacterial skin infection, usually caused by staph or strep bacteria, that produces red sores…

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In-Toeing (Pigeon Toes)

In-toeing, or pigeon toes, means the feet point inward when a child walks. It is very common in young children…

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Incisional Hernia

An incisional hernia is a bulge of tissue through a weakness in the abdominal wall that develops at the site…

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Increased Intracranial Pressure

Increased intracranial pressure is a rise in pressure inside the skull caused by brain swelling, bleeding, a tumor, infection, or…

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Infant Colic

Infant colic is frequent, intense, hard-to-soothe crying in an otherwise healthy baby, usually starting in the first weeks of life,…

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Infectious Mononucleosis

Infectious mononucleosis is a viral illness, usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, that commonly leads to fever, sore throat, swollen…

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Infective Endocarditis

Infective endocarditis is a serious infection of the heart’s inner lining or valves, usually caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream…

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Infertility

Infertility is the inability to achieve a pregnancy after twelve months of regular unprotected intercourse, or six months if the…

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Inflammatory Bowel

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of long-term conditions, mainly Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, in which the immune…

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Inflammatory Granulomatous Mastitis

Inflammatory granulomatous mastitis is a rare, benign, chronic inflammation of the breast that causes a firm painful lump, skin redness,…

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Inflammatory Heart

Inflammatory heart, or inflammatory heart disease, means one or more layers of the heart have become inflamed: the muscle (myocarditis),…

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Influenza

Influenza is a contagious viral respiratory infection that typically causes fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue, and it…

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Ingrown Toenail

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and…

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Inguinal Hernia

An inguinal hernia is a bulge of abdominal tissue through a weak area in the groin, which may cause pain,…

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Inherited Thrombophilia

Inherited thrombophilia is a genetic tendency to form blood clots, caused by inherited changes in clotting proteins such as Factor…

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Insect Bites and Stings

Insect bites and stings are skin injuries caused when insects such as mosquitoes, fleas, bees, or wasps pierce the skin.…

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Insomnia

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder in which a person regularly has trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful…

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Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance is a metabolic condition in which the body’s cells respond poorly to insulin, causing the pancreas to produce…

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Interstitial Cystitis

Interstitial cystitis is a chronic bladder pain syndrome that causes pelvic pain, urinary urgency, and frequent urination without a clear…

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Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial lung disease is a group of disorders that cause scarring and inflammation in the lung tissue, making breathing harder…

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Interventional Pain Management

Interventional pain management is a medical specialty that treats chronic or hard-to-control pain with targeted, minimally invasive procedures such as…

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Intussusception

Intussusception is a condition in which one part of the intestine slides into a neighboring section, causing blockage, pain, vomiting,…

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Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron deficiency anemia is a condition in which too little iron reduces the body’s ability to make healthy red blood…

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional digestive disorder that can cause abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits such…

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