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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.
Featured Article: 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 »
Epidural Abscess
Epidural abscess is a bacterial or fungal infection of the membrane between the bones of the skull or spine. Learn about epidural abscess causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis is inflammation of the cartilage covering the windpipe. Learn about epiglottitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a brain disorder where abnormal electrical excitation causes recurrent seizures. Learn about epilepsy causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Episcleritis
Episcleritis is inflammation of the episclera, a membrane covering the eye’s sclera. Learn about episcleritis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Epispadias
Epispadias information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of Epispadias.
See more »Epstein Pearls
Epstein Pearls information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of Epstein Pearls.
See more »Erysipelas
Erysipelas is a type of cellulitis causing skin ulceration, local trauma or impaired lymphatic drainage. Learn about erysipelas causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Erysipeloid
Erysipeloid is a bacterial dermatitis resembling erysipelas but occurs on the hands. Learn about erysipeloid causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Erythema Multiforme
Erythema multiforme is a skin disorder caused by an allergic reaction. Learn about erythema multiforme causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Erythema Nodosum
Erythema nodosum is a disorder causing tender, red nodules under the skin. Learn about erythema nodosum causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Erythema Toxicum
Erythema toxicum is the appearance of a benign papule on a newborn. Learn about erythema toxicum causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Erythrasma
Erythrasma is a chronic bacterial infection causing reddish-brown scaly patches of skin. Learn about erythrasma causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Erythroblastosis Fetalis
Erythroblastosis fetalis occurs when a mother’s antibodies attack a fetus’s red blood cells. Learn about erythroblastosis fetalis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Erythroplasia Of Queyrat
Erythroplasia of Queyrat is a pre-cancerous disease causing rash inside the penis shaft. Learn about erythroplasia of Queyrat causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Esophageal Atresia
Esophageal atresia is a congenital digestive system disorder in which the esophagus is not properly developed. Learn about esophageal atresia causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is a malignant tumor of the esophagus. Learn about esophageal cancer causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Esophageal Perforation
Esophageal perforation is a hole in the esophagus that can lead to medical complications. Learn about esophageal perforation causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Esophageal Spasm
Esophageal spasms are irregular spasms of the esophagus that may cause pain in the neck, jaw, arms or back. Learn about esophageal spasm causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Esophageal Stricture - Benign
Benign esophageal stricture is esophagus narrowing causing difficulty swallowing. Learn about benign esophageal stricture causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Esophagitis
Esophagitis is any irritation, inflammation or swelling of the esophagus. Learn about esophagitis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
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