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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 »
Aortic Dissection
Aortic dissection is potentially life-threatening condition in which the walls of the aorta bleed. Learn about aortic dissection causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Aortic Insufficiency
Aortic insufficiency is a disease in which the aortic valve cannot close tightly leading to a backward blood flow in the left ventricle. Learn about aortic insufficiency causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Aortic Stenosis
Aortic stenosis is when a narrowing or obstruction of the aortic valve blocks blood flow from the left ventricle. Learn about aortic stenosis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Apert Syndrome
Apert syndrome is a disease that causes premature brain seam closure causing abnormal facial appearance. Learn about apert syndrome causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Apnea Of Prematurity
Apnea of prematurity is an irregular breathing pattern in newborns that may cause a drop in heart rate. Learn about apnea of prematurity causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Apoplexy
Apoplexy is uncontrolled bleeding into an organ. Adrenal apoplexy is bleeding into the adrenal glands, and so on. Learn about apoplexy types.
See more »Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflammation and blockage in the appendix that requires surgery. Learn about appendicitis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »ARDS (acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) causes lung swelling and fluid build up that may cause death. Learn about ARDS causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Arrhenoblastoma of the Ovary
Arrhenoblastoma of the Ovary information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of Arrhenoblastoma of the Ovary.
See more »Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia is any disorder affecting or changing your heart rate or rhythm. Learn about arrhythmia types, causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Arterial Embolism
Arterial embolisms are sudden interruptions of blood flow to organs or body parts due to an embolus. Learn about arterial embolism causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Arterial Insufficiency
Arterial insufficiency is inadequate blood flow through the arteries that can affect many parts of the body. Learn about arterial insufficiency causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Arteriosclerosis Of The Extremities
Arteriosclerosis of the extremities is a disease that causes the arteries of the arms and legs to narrow and harden. Learn about arteriosclerosis of the extremity causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Arteriovenous Malformation - Cerebral
Cerebral arteriovenous malformation is abnormal artery and blood vessel connections to the brain. Learn about Cerebral AVM causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Arthritis
Arthritis is the joint pain, swelling and inflammation of one or more joints due to cartilage breakdown. Learn about arthritis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Asbestos-related Pleural Effusion
Asbestos-related pleural effusion refers to the fluid build up around lungs a few years after asbestos exposure. Learn about asbestos-related pleural effusion causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Asbestosis
Asbestosis is the impaired lung function that results from inhaling asbestos fibers. Learn about asbestosis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Ascariasis
Ascariasis is a common roundworm infection that may lead to intestinal blockage. Learn about ascariasis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Ascites
Ascites is the presence of excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity that is often caused by liver disease. Learn about ascites causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
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