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Nephrolithiasis

Nephrolithiasis is the medical term for kidney stones, which are hard mineral deposits that form in the kidney when urine…

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Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder in which the kidneys leak too much protein into the urine, causing swelling, low…

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Nephrotoxicity

Nephrotoxicity is kidney damage caused by a substance toxic to the kidneys, most often medicines such as NSAID painkillers, certain…

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Netherton Syndrome

Netherton syndrome is a rare inherited skin disorder caused by changes in the SPINK5 gene. It causes red, scaly skin…

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Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a cancer that develops from immature nerve cells, most often in the adrenal glands or along the spine,…

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Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases are long-term conditions in which nerve cells in the brain or spinal cord gradually stop working and die,…

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Neuroendocrine Tumors

Neuroendocrine tumors are uncommon growths that arise from hormone-producing neuroendocrine cells and can develop in organs such as the pancreas,…

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Neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis is a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow along nerves and can also affect the skin, bones, eyes,…

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Neurogenic Bladder

Neurogenic bladder is a loss of normal bladder control caused by nerve or brain disorders, which can lead to urinary…

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Neuroinfectious Diseases

Neuroinfectious diseases are infections of the brain, spinal cord, their protective membranes, or nerves caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or…

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Neuromuscular Diseases

Neuromuscular diseases are a group of conditions that disrupt communication between nerves and muscles, causing weakness, wasting, cramps, or numbness.…

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Neuropathic Pain

Neuropathic pain is pain caused by injury or dysfunction in the nerves or nervous system, often felt as burning, shooting,…

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Neurosarcoidosis

Neurosarcoidosis is sarcoidosis affecting the nervous system, where clusters of inflammatory cells called granulomas form in the brain, spinal cord,…

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Neutropenia

Neutropenia is a condition in which the blood has too few neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that helps…

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Nocturnal Enuresis

Nocturnal enuresis is involuntary bedwetting during sleep, usually in children, and it is managed by identifying contributing factors and using…

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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a condition in which excess fat builds up in the liver in people who drink…

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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a group of cancers that begin in the lymphatic system, usually affecting lymphocytes in lymph nodes, bone…

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Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia

Nonketotic hyperglycinemia is a rare inherited metabolic disorder in which a faulty enzyme system cannot break down the amino acid…

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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid enlarges the brain’s ventricles and can cause walking difficulties,…

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Nosebleed

A nosebleed is bleeding from the lining of the nose, usually caused by dryness, irritation, injury, infection, or underlying health…

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Nystagmus

Nystagmus is a condition in which the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements, usually side to side but sometimes up and…

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Obesity

Obesity is a chronic condition in which excess body fat can affect overall health and raise the risk of problems…

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a long-term mental health condition marked by unwanted, repeated thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or…

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder in which the upper airway repeatedly narrows or collapses during sleep, causing…

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