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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.
Allergy To Mold - Dander - Dust
Allergy to mold, dander and dust is an immune reaction in people sensitive to each allergen. Learn about allergy to mold, dander and dust causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is a form of hair loss for which no cause is known. Learn about alopecia areata causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a lack of liver proteins that blocks destructive enzymes. Learn about Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Alport Syndrome
Alport syndrome is an inherited nephritis causing kidney damage, loss of hearing or eye defects. Learn about alport syndrome causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Alström Syndrome
Alström syndrome is an inherited disease marked by blindness, deafness, diabetes, and obesity.
See more »Alveolar Abnormalities
Alveolar Abnormalities information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of Alveolar Abnormalities.
See more »Alzheimer’s - Resources
Alzheimer’s disease resources. Alzheimer’s disease support, information and contacts.
See more »Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a form of dementia, is a progressive degenerative brain disease impairing brain functions. Learn about AD causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Alzheimer's Disease Epidemic?
A greater amount of research and collaborative effort have increased knowledge and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about Alzheimer’s disease research, epidemic and information.
See more »Amaurosis Fugax
Amaurosis fugax is when a temporary lack of blood flow to the retina causes temporary vision loss. Learn about amaurosis fugax causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Amblyopia
Amblyopia is a lack of visual acuity in one eye due to a condition causing unintentional eye favoritism. Learn about amblyopia causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Amebiasis
Amebiasis information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of Amebiasis.
See more »Amebic Liver Abscess
An amebic liver abscess is a collection of pus in the liver caused by an intestinal parasite infection. Learn about amebic liver abscess causes, treatments, and risk factors.
See more »Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Amelgenesis imperfecta is an inherited condition that causes thin tooth enamel making teeth easily damageable. Learn about amelgenesis imperfecta causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of Amenorrhea.
See more »Amniotic Constriction Bands
Amniotic constriction bands, a congenital deformity of limbs or digits, are caused by damage to the placenta. Learn about amniotic constriction band causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Amphetamine Or Sympathomimetic Intoxication
Amphetamine or sympathomimetic intoxication are the symptoms associated with amphetamine or sympathomimetic drug use. Learn about amphetamine or sympathomimetic intoxication symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease is a disease causing progressive motor nerve cell damage. Learn about Lou Gehrig’s disease causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Anal Fissure
Anal fissures are small tears in the anal mucosa that may result in painful bowel movements and bleeding. Learn about anal fissure causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Analgesic Nephropathy
Analgesic nephropathy is toxic kidney damage due to overexposure to medications. Learn about analgesic nephropathy causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
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