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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.
Acute Gouty Arthritis
Acute gouty arthritis is the sudden onset of joint pain from uric acid deposits that frequently start at night. Learn about acute gouty arthritis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Acute HIV Infection
Acute HIV infection is a condition that occurs 2-4 weeks after initial infection when symptoms begin to emerge. Learn about acute HIV infection causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Acute Interstitial Nephritis Not NSAID Related
Acute interstitial nephritis not NSAID related is interstitial nephritis not caused by NSAIDs. Learn about acute interstitial nephristis not NSAID related causes.
See more »Acute Kidney Failure
Acute renal failure (ARF) is the sudden loss of kidney function that can be caused by numerous different factors. Learn about ARF causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), a progressive and malignant disease, causes large numbers of immature white blood cells. Learn about ALL causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Acute Mountain Sickness
Acute mountain sickness is a mild to fatal condition caused by a rapid altitude increase. Learn about acute mountain sickness causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), a bone cancer, impairs blood cell function and development. Learn about AML causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Acute nephritic syndrome is a group of disorders that cause inflamed glomeruli affecting liver filtering functions. Learn about acute nephritic syndrome causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Acute Pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas that has a variety of different causes. Learn about acute pancreatitis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Acute Tubular Necrosis
Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) is a disorder involving renal tubule damage that causes acute kidney failure. Learn about ATN causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Acute Unilateral Obstructive Uropathy
Acute unilateral obstructive uropathy is sudden blockage of ureter tubes blocking urine flow. Learn about acute unilateral obstructive uropathy causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Acute Upper Airway Obstruction
Acute upper airway obstructions are upper airway obstructions leading to sudden breathing difficulty. Learn about acute upper airway obstruction causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Addison’s Disease
Addison’s disease is the adrenocortical hormone deficiency caused by adrenal cortex damage. Learn about Addison’s disease causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is when endometrium grows into uterine muscle tissue causing pain and possible infertility. Learn about Adenomyosis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Adhesion
Adhesions are scar-like tissues that form between two surfaces in the body that can cause various disorders. Learn about adhesion causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Adjustment Disorder
Adjustment disorder is the abnormal and excessive reaction to a stressor so severe that it affects work and social life. Learn about adjustment disorder causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Adolescent Depression
Adolescent depression is a teenage condition marked by persistent sadness, discouragement and loss of self-worth. Learn about adolescent depression causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Adolescent Pregnancy
Adolescent pregnancy is pregnancy in girls who are 19 years old or younger. Learn about adolescent pregnancy support, causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a malignant adrenal gland tumor that may produce cortisol or aldosterone hormones. Learn about adrenocortical carcinoma causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Adrenoleukodystrophy
Adrenoleukodystrophy describes any of several disorders impairing metabolism of certain fats. Learn about adrenoleukodystrophy causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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