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Diseases and Medical Conditions D-F provides down-to-earth, comprehensive definitions of hundreds of ailments and illnesses beginning with the letters D-F. Each listing identifies causes, incidence and risk factors, notes symptoms, outlines tests and discusses treatments and support groups where applicable.
Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome
Ellis-van Creveld syndrome is an inherited disorder causing dwarfism and multiple abnormalities. Learn about Ellis-van Creveld syndrome causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Emphysema
Emphysema is a lung disease impairing the alveoli’s ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. Learn about emphysema causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Empty Sella Syndrome
Empty sella syndrome is the flattening or shrinking of the pituitary gland due to defects, injury, surgery or radiation. Learn about empty sella syndrome causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Empyema
Empyema is a pus accumulation in the pleural space due to the spread of a lung infection. Learn about empyema causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Encephalitis
Encephalitis is brain inflammation usually caused by a viral infection and can cause seizures or brain damage. Learn about encephalitis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Encopresis
Encopresis, the passage of stool soiling clothes by someone older than 4 years of age, can cause emotional problems. Learn about encopresis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »End-stage Kidney Disease
End-stage kidney disease or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is the kidney’s failure to function. Learn about ESRD causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Endocarditis
Endocarditis is the bacterial or fungal inflammation of heart valves, lining or muscles. Learn about endocarditis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer is a malignant growth on the lining of the uterus. Learn about endometrial cancer causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Endometriosis
Endometriosis is when endometrium grows into uterine muscle tissue causing pain and possible infertility. Learn about endometriosis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Endometritis
Endometritis is the inflammation or irritation of the endometrium from infection, childbirth or abortion. Learn about endometritis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Endophthalmitis
Endophthalmitis is a serious inflammation within the eyeball. Learn about endophthalmitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Enlarged Adenoids
Enlarged adenoids are inflamed lymphatic tissue in the back of the nose and may lead to medical complications. Learn about enlarged adenoid causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Enlarged Prostate
Enlarged prostate is when the prostate gland enlarges possibly creating urinary or bladder problems. Learn about enlarged prostate causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Enteritis
Enteritis is a bacterial or viral infection causing inflammation of the small intestine. Learn about enteritis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Entero-enteral Or Enterocutaneous Fistula
Entero-enteral Or Enterocutaneous Fistula information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of Entero-enteral Or Enterocutaneous Fistula.
See more »Entropion
Entropion is the turning in of the eyelid causing eyelashes to rub against the eye. Learn about entropion causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Eosinophilic Fasciitis
Eosinophilic fasciitis is a syndrome in which muscle tissue beneath the skin inflames and thickens. Learn about eosinophilic fasciitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Epidermolysis Bullosa
Epidermolysis bullosa is an inherited group of disorders causing skin blisters in response to trauma. Learn about epidermolysis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Epididymitis
Epididymitis is inflammation of the epididymis from a contagious viral infection. Learn about epididymitis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
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