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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Juvenile Angiofibroma

Juvenile angiofibroma is a benign tumor in back of the nose or throat. Learn about juvenile angriofibroma causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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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.

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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.

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Kawasaki Disease

Kawasaki Disease information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of Kawasaki Disease.

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Keloids

Keloids are the overgrowth of scar tissue in the area of healing skin injuries. Learn about keloid causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Keratoconus

Keratoconus is gradual corneal destruction from a round shape to a conic shape. Learn about keratoconus causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Keratosis Obturans

Keratosis obturans is extra epithelial growth in the external auditory ear canal. Learn about keratosis obturans causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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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.

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Kidney Disease

Kidney disease is any disease or disorder impairing kidney functions. Learn about kidney disease types, causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Kidney Disease - Resources

Kidney disease resources. Kidney disease support, information and contacts.

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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.

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Kidney Infection (pyelonephritis)

Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is an infection of the kidney and the ureters. Learn about pyelonephritis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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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.

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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.

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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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