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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.

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Leptospirosis

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Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is an enzyme absence causing increase blood and uric acid levels. Learn about Lesch-Nyhan syndrome causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Leukemia

Leukemia is a group of 5 bone marrow diseases causing uncontrolled white blood cell increase. Learn about leukemia types, causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Leukemoid Reaction

Leukemoid reaction is a reaction resembling leukemia but caused by another disease process. Learn about leukemoid causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Leukoplakia

Leukoplakia is a precancerous lesion as a result of chronic irritation. Learn about leukoplakia causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Leydig Cell Tumor

Leydig cell tumor is a testosterone secreting tumor of the testicles. Learn about Leydig cell tumor causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Lichen Planus

Lichen planus is a skin disorder causing inflammation, itching and skin lesions. Learn about lichen planus causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Lichen Simplex Chronicus

Lichen simplex chronicus is a skin disorder causing chronic itching and scratching. Learn about lichen simplex chronicus causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Limb-girdle Muscular Dystrophies

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies are a group of inherited disorders affecting shoulder, girdle and hip muscles. Learn about limb-girdle muscular dystrophy causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Listeriosis

Listeriosis is a disease caused by infection from the Listeria monocytogenes organism. Learn about listeriosis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Liver Disease

Liver disease refers to any disease or disorder causing improper or cessation of liver functions. Learn about liver disease types, causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Liver Metastases

Liver metastases are malignant liver tumors originating at a location remote to the liver. Learn about liver metastases causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Liver Spots

Liver spots, skin discoloration patches unrelated to the liver, occur on high sun exposure areas. Learn about liver spot causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Lobar Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Lobar intracerebral hemorrhages are isolated bleeding in one specific area of the cerebrum. Learn about lobar intracerebral hemorrhage causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Lower Esophageal Ring (Schatzki)

Lower esophageal ring (Schatzki) is a ring of tissue around the esophagus causing swallowing problems. Learn about lower esophageal ring causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Ludwig’s Angina

Ludwig’s angina, a bacterial infection on the floor of the mouth, may cause airway blocking swelling. Learn about Ludwig’s angina causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Lumps In The Breasts

Abnormal breast mass are lumps caused by conditions ranging from fibro adenoma to breast cancer. Learn about abnormal breast mass causes, symptoms, and treatments.

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Lung Cancer

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

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Lung Cancer - Non-small Cell

Lung cancer - non-small cell is a malignant lung tumor more responsive to chemotherapy than small cell. Learn about non-small cell lung cancer causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Lung Cancer - Small Cell

Lung cancer - small cell is a slow growing malignant lung tumor. Learn about small cell lung cancer causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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