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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:  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 »

Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome

Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is a group of idiopathic symptoms. Learn about Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Knock Knees

Knock knee is the angle of the lower legs such that when the knees touch ankles separate. Learn about knock knee causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Krabbe Disease

Krabbe disease is an inherited enzyme deficiency that causes brain cell death. Learn about Krabbe disease causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Kuru

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

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Kwashiorkor

Kwashiorkor is a form of malnutrition characterized by inadequate protein intake. Learn about kwashiorkor causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Kyphosis

Kyphosis is a bowing curvature of the back leading to slouching posture or hunchback. Learn about kyphosis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Labyrinthitis

Labyrinthitis is an infection of the inner ear canals often resulting in dizziness, stress or fatigue. Learn about labyrinthitis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Lack Of Intrinsic Factor

Lack Of Intrinsic Factor information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of Lack Of Intrinsic Factor.

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Lacrimal Gland Tumor

Lacrimal gland tumor is a benign or malignant tumor in the tear glands. Learn about lacrimal gland tumor causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Lactic Acidosis

Lactic acidosis is an abundance of lactic acid in the blood cause by low blood oxygen levels. Learn about lactic acidosis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Lambert-Eaton Syndrome

Lambert-Eaton Syndrome is muscle weakness due to insufficient nerve and muscle communication. Learn about Lambert-Eaton syndrome causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Lamellar Ichthyosis

Lamellar Ichthyosis information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of Lamellar Ichthyosis.

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Laryngeal Nerve Damage

Laryngeal nerve damage is damage to the nerves connected to the voice box. Learn about laryngeal nerve damage causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Laryngitis

Laryngitis is larynx inflammation from bacterial or viral infection causing hoarseness or voice loss. Learn about laryngitis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Left-sided Heart Failure

Left-sided heart failure is when the left side of the heart fails to pump blood efficiently. Learn about left-sided heart failure causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is thighbone death from a lack of blood supply. Learn about Legg-Calve-Perthes disease causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Legionnaire's Disease

Legionnaire’s disease, acute respiratory infection by bacteria, can cause cough, fever or pneumonia. Learn about Legionnaire’s disease causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Leiomyosarcoma

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

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Leishmaniasis

Leishmaniasis is a potentially fatal parasitic disease spread through sandfly bites. Learn about leishmaniasis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Leprosy

Leprosy, an infectious disease causing skin sores and nerve damage, exists in two forms. Learn about leprosy causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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