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Uveitis

Uveitis is inflammation inside the eye that can affect the iris, ciliary body, or choroid and may cause pain, redness,…

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Vaginal Atrophy

Vaginal atrophy is the thinning, drying, and inflammation of vaginal tissues, most often linked to reduced estrogen levels and commonly…

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Vaginal Cancer

Vaginal cancer is a rare cancer that begins in the tissues of the vagina and is usually treated according to…

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Vaginal Infection

A vaginal infection is an overgrowth or introduction of bacteria, yeast, or parasites in the vagina that causes irritation, itching,…

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Vaginal Yeast İnfection

A vaginal yeast infection is a common fungal infection, usually caused by an overgrowth of Candida, that can lead to…

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Vaginismus

Vaginismus is a condition in which involuntary tightening of the pelvic floor muscles makes vaginal penetration painful, difficult, or sometimes…

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Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) is a very rare, fatal brain disorder caused by abnormal prion proteins, mainly acquired by eating…

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Varicocele

Varicocele is an enlargement of the veins in the scrotum that can cause pain, testicular discomfort, or fertility problems in…

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Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins—usually in the legs—caused by weakened valves that allow blood to pool, leading to visible…

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Vasculitis

Vasculitis is inflammation of the blood vessels that can reduce blood flow and damage organs, with symptoms and severity varying…

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Vasovagal Syncope

Vasovagal syncope is a common type of fainting caused by a temporary drop in heart rate and blood pressure, which…

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Venous Leg Ulcer

A venous leg ulcer is a chronic wound, usually on the lower leg, caused by poor blood flow in the…

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Ventricular Septal Defect

Ventricular septal defect is a congenital heart condition in which an opening in the wall between the heart’s lower chambers…

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Ventricular Tachycardia

Ventricular tachycardia is a fast, abnormal heart rhythm that starts in the heart’s lower chambers and can reduce effective blood…

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Vertebral Compression Fracture

A vertebral compression fracture is a collapse of one of the spinal bones, often linked to osteoporosis, trauma, or cancer,…

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Vertigo

Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or imbalance usually caused by problems in the inner ear, vestibular nerve, or brain…

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Vesicoureteral Reflux

Vesicoureteral reflux is a condition in which urine flows backward from the bladder toward the ureters and kidneys, increasing the…

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Vestibular Neuritis

Vestibular neuritis is inflammation of the vestibular nerve in the inner ear that causes sudden severe vertigo, nausea, imbalance, and…

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Viral Croup

Viral croup is a common childhood infection in which a virus, most often parainfluenza, causes swelling of the voice box…

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Viral Warts

Viral warts are common skin growths caused by infection with the human papillomavirus, typically appearing on the hands, feet, or…

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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia

Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a condition in which too little vitamin B12 prevents the body from making enough healthy…

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Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency is a condition in which the body does not have enough vitamin D to support healthy bones,…

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Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition in which pigment-producing cells are lost, causing well-defined white patches on the skin and…

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Vocal Cord Nodules

Vocal cord nodules are benign callus-like growths that form on the vocal cords from repeated strain and typically cause hoarseness,…

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