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Diseases and Medical Conditions J-L provides down-to-earth, comprehensive definitions of hundreds of ailments and illnesses beginning with the letters J-L. Each listing identifies causes, incidence and risk factors, notes symptoms, outlines tests and discusses treatments and support groups where applicable.
Featured Article: Lymphoid Hyperplasia
Lymphoid hyperplasia is the rapid growth of normal cells resembling lymph tissue. Learn about lymphoid hyperplasia causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. See more »
Kidney Stones In-Depth
Kidney stones are hard, solid rocks that form in the urinary tract and can be painful. Learn about kidney stones'€™ causes and treatments.
See more »Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance, the inability to digest lactose, may cause a variety of mild symptoms. Learn about lactose intolerance causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Lyme Disease And Related Tick-borne Infections In-Depth
Lyme disease and tick-borne infections affect thousands of people in the U.S. every year. Learn about treatments for lyme disease and tick-borne infections.
See more »Jaundice-associated Conditions
Jaundice-associated conditions are diseases and conditions that cause yellow skin. Learn about jaundice-associated condition types, causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Jock Itch
Jock itch is a fungal infection of the groin causing irritation, discomfort and itchiness. Learn about jock itch causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Juvenile Angiofibroma
Juvenile angiofibroma is a benign tumor in back of the nose or throat. Learn about juvenile angriofibroma causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or JRA, a chronic disease causing joint pain, has 3 types. Learn about juvenile rheumatoid arthritis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Kaposi’s sarcoma is a malignant tumor of the connective tissue often associated with AIDS. Learn about Kaposi’s sarcoma causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki Disease information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of Kawasaki Disease.
See more »Keloids
Keloids are the overgrowth of scar tissue in the area of healing skin injuries. Learn about keloid causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Keratoconus
Keratoconus is gradual corneal destruction from a round shape to a conic shape. Learn about keratoconus causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Keratosis Obturans
Keratosis obturans is extra epithelial growth in the external auditory ear canal. Learn about keratosis obturans causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition in which keratin builds up in hair follicles. Learn about keratosis pilaris causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is any disease or disorder impairing kidney functions. Learn about kidney disease types, causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Kidney Disease - Resources
Kidney disease resources. Kidney disease support, information and contacts.
See more »Kidney Function Tests
Kidney Function Tests information at HowStuffWorks. Learn about the purpose of Kidney Function Tests, what to expect and how to prepare for this test.
See more »Kidney Infection (pyelonephritis)
Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is an infection of the kidney and the ureters. Learn about pyelonephritis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
See more »Kidney Removal
Kidney Removal, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Kidney Removal and how to prepare for this procedure.
See more »Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are collections of tiny crystals formed by the concentration of substances in urine. Learn about kidney stone causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
See more »Klinefelter Syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder in which a male has an extra X chromosome. Learn about Klinefelter syndrome causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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