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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.
Choanal Atresia
Choanal atresia is a congenital condition where membranous or bony tissue obstructs or narrows nasal airways. Learn about choanal atresia causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma is a malignant growth in the bile carrying ducts from the liver to the intestine. Learn about cholangiocarcinoma causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Cholangitis
Cholangitis is a bacterial infection of the bile ducts caused by gallstone, tumor or worm obstruction. Learn about cholangitis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Choledocholithiasis
Choledocholithiasis is a gallstone obstruction of a bile duct which may lead to cholangitis or pancreatitis. Learn about choledocholithiasis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Cholera
Cholera is a bacterial intestinal infection resulting in severe and frequent diarrhea that may cause dehydration death. Learn about cholera causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Cholestasis
Cholestasis is any condition in which the bile excretion from the liver becomes blocked. Learn about cholestasis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Cholesteatoma
Cholesteatoma is a cyst in the middle ear often from chronic inflammation and malfunction of the eustachian tube. Learn about cholesteatoma causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Chondromalacia Patella
Chondromalacia patellae is the degeneration of kneecap cartilage related to overuse or trauma of the knees. Learn about chondromalacia patellae causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Choroidal Dystrophies
Choroidal dystrophies are eye disorders of the choroid, a layer of blood vessels between the sclera and retina. Learn about choroidal dystrophy causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Chronic Bilateral Obstructive Uropathy
Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy is progressive or prolonged blockage of urine from the kidney. Learn about chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis is a persistent or repetitive inflammation of the bronchi with excessive mucous and cough. Learn about chronic bronchitis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic cholecystitis is a long-standing inflammation of the gallbladder leading to functional impairment. Learn about chronic cholecystitis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is prolonged and severe weariness unrelieved by sleep. Learn about CFS causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic glomerulonephritis are advance stage kidney disorders causing gradual, progressive glomeruli destruction. Learn about chronic glomerulonephritis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Chronic Gouty Arthritis
Chronic gouty arthritis is a persistent, progressive disease causing joint pain from uric acid deposits. Learn about chronic gouty arthritis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Chronic Granulomatous Disease
Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is an inherited disease impairing immune system functions. Learn about CGD causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuropathy
Chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy is progressive or repetitive movement or sensation loss from inflamed nerves. Learn about chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is cancer of lymphocytes causing a slow, progressive increase of these cells. Learn about CLL causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Chronic Motor Tic Disorder
Chronic motor tic disorder involves rapid, recurrent, uncontrollable movements or vocal outbursts. Learn about chronic motor tic disorder causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is bone marrow cancer causing rapid growth of myeloid precursors. Learn about CML causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
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