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Blepharitis

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelid margins that can cause redness, irritation, crusting, and a gritty feeling in the eyes.…

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Blocked Tear Duct

A blocked tear duct is a narrowing or obstruction of the channel that drains tears from the eye into the…

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Blood in Urine

Blood in the urine, or hematuria, is a symptom rather than a disease and can result from urinary tract infections,…

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Bloom Syndrome

Bloom syndrome is a rare inherited disorder caused by changes in both copies of the BLM gene, which helps cells…

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Blount Disease

Blount disease, also called tibia vara, is a childhood growth disorder in which the inner part of the growth plate…

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition in which a person is intensely preoccupied with perceived flaws in their…

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Bone Cancer

Bone cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in bone tissue or reaches the bones from another part of the…

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Bone Fracture

A bone fracture is a break or crack in a bone, usually caused by trauma, overuse, or weakened bone, and…

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Bone Marrow Failure

Bone marrow failure is a condition in which the spongy tissue inside the bones stops producing enough healthy red blood…

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Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder is a mental health condition marked by intense, quickly shifting emotions, an unstable sense of self, fear…

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Bow Legs (Genu Varum)

Bow legs, or genu varum, is an outward curving of the legs at the knees so the knees stay apart…

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Bradycardia

Bradycardia is a slower-than-normal heart rate that may be harmless in some people but can also cause fatigue, dizziness, fainting,…

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Brain Abscess

A brain abscess is a localized pocket of infection in the brain, usually caused by bacteria or fungi, that can…

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Brain Aneurysm

A brain aneurysm is a weakened, bulging area in a blood vessel in the brain that may remain silent or…

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Brain Metastases

Brain metastases are cancer deposits in the brain that spread from a cancer elsewhere in the body, most often lung,…

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Brain Tumor

A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in the brain that can be benign or malignant and may…

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Brain Tumors

Brain tumors are abnormal growths of cells in or around the brain. They may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous),…

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Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the breast grow uncontrollably and may spread if not diagnosed…

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Breast Cysts

Breast cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form in the milk glands or ducts of the breast. They are common, usually…

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Breast Hypertrophy

Breast hypertrophy is an abnormal enlargement of breast tissue that can cause back, neck, and shoulder pain, skin irritation, posture…

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Breast Lump

A breast lump is a localized swelling or mass in the breast that may be benign or, less commonly, a…

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Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a long-term lung condition in which the airways become abnormally widened and scarred, causing mucus buildup, repeated infections,…

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Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is a common viral infection of the small airways in the lungs that can cause coughing, wheezing, breathing difficulty,…

  • 1 doctors

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes, usually causing cough, mucus production, chest discomfort, and breathing irritation, and it may…

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