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Diseases and Medical Conditions A - C provides down-to-earth, comprehensive definitions of hundreds of ailments and illnesses beginning with the letters A-C. Each listing identifies causes, incidence and risk factors, notes symptoms, outlines tests and discusses treatments and support groups where applicable.
Featured Article: Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is the coagulopathy, portal hypertension or hepatic encephalopathy due to chronic liver disease. Learna bout cirrhosis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention. See more »
Birth-acquired Herpes
Birth-acquired herpes is a herpes virus infection that an infant receives from the mother at birth. Learn about birth-acquired causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Birthmarks - Pigmented
Pigmented birthmarks are skin markings present from birth and have a wide range of color. Learn about birthmark causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Birthmarks - Red
Red birthmarks are colored vascular skin markings developed before or shortly after birth. Learn about red birthmark causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is a malignant tumor within the bladder and usually originates in the bladder lining. Learn about bladder cancer causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Bladder Outlet Obstruction
Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) is a blockage at the bladder base reducing or preventing urine flow. Learn about BOO causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Bladder Stones
Bladder stones are buildups of mineral in the urinary bladder usually as a result of other urological problems. Learn about bladder stone causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Blastomycosis
Blastomycosis information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of Blastomycosis.
See more »Blastomycosis Skin Lesion
Blastomycosis Skin Lesion information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of Blastomycosis Skin Lesion.
See more »Bleeding Disorders
Bleeding disorders are a group of conditions affecting the coagulation system causing prolonged bleeding. Learn about bleeding disorder types, causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Bleeding Esophageal Varices
Bleeding esophageal varices result from dilated esophageal veins causing hypertension in the portal vein. Learn about bleeding esophageal varix causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Blepharitis
Blepharitis is an irritating inflammation of the lash follicles from bacteria, allergies or other conditions. Learn about blepharitis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Blind Loop Syndrome
Blind loop syndrome is an intestinal blockage causing complications from the stagnant digested food. Learn about blind loop syndrome causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Blocked Tear Duct
Blocked tear ducts are partial or complete obstructions of the nasolacrimal duct causing involuntary tear overflow. Learn about blocked tear duct causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Blood Clots
Blood clots are the result of blood coagulation that can cause potentially fatal embolisms. Learn about blood clot causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Blount's Disease
Blount’s disease is a tibial bone disorder causing angular leg bone development resembling bowleg. Learn about Blount’s disease causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Body Lice
Body lice are 2-3mm long parasitic insects that feed on blood and can cause itching and bumps. Learn about body lice causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Bone Tumors
Bone tumors are abnormal cell growth within the bone that may be malignant or benign. Learn about bone tumor causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is associated with chronic patterns of impulsive or unstable behavior. Learn about BPD causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Bowlegs
Bowlegs is a common condition where ankles touch but knees remain widely apart while standing. Learn about bowleg causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Brachial Palsy In Newborns
Brachial palsy is paralysis or weakness of the arm resulting from complications during delivery. Learn about brachial palsy causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
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