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Knock Knees (Genu Valgum)

Knock knees (genu valgum) is a condition where the knees angle inward and touch while the ankles stay apart. It…

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Kyphosis

Kyphosis is an excessive forward curvature of the upper spine that can cause a rounded back, pain, stiffness, and, in…

  • 1 doctors
  • 7 answers

Labial Adhesions

Labial adhesions occur when the inner folds of skin at the vaginal opening (labia minora) stick together, most often in…

  • 7 doctors
  • 7 answers

Labyrinthitis

Labyrinthitis is an inner ear inflammation that can cause sudden vertigo, dizziness, nausea, hearing changes, and balance problems. Treatment depends…

  • 12 doctors

Lactose İntolerance

Lactose intolerance is a digestive condition in which the body cannot properly break down lactose, the sugar in milk and…

  • 12 doctors

Large-for-Gestational-Age Fetus

A large-for-gestational-age fetus is an unborn baby whose estimated weight is above the 90th percentile for its week of pregnancy.…

  • 7 answers

Laryngeal Cancer

Laryngeal cancer is a malignant tumor of the voice box that can affect speaking, breathing, and swallowing, often causing persistent…

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Laryngeal Papillomatosis

Laryngeal papillomatosis is a condition in which wart-like growths caused by human papillomavirus develop on the voice box and can…

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Laryngitis

Laryngitis is inflammation of the voice box that commonly causes hoarseness, throat discomfort, and changes in voice due to infection,…

  • 4 doctors
  • 7 answers

LASIK Recovery: Day by Day

A lasik recovery day by day guide: pain, eye drops, washing, driving, work, when it is usually safe to fly…

  • 6 answers

Learning Difficulties in Children

Learning difficulties in children are persistent problems with reading, writing, math or other learning skills that are greater than expected…

  • 1 doctors
  • 7 answers

Leg Length Discrepancy

Leg length discrepancy means one leg is longer than the other, either because a bone is actually shorter (structural) or…

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Leukemia

Leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues in which abnormal white blood cells grow uncontrollably and interfere with normal…

  • 12 doctors

Lichen Planus

Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that can affect the skin, mouth, scalp, nails, or genitals, often causing itchy, purple…

  • 5 doctors
  • 7 answers
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