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Diseases and Medical Conditions M-O provides down-to-earth, comprehensive definitions of hundreds of ailments and illnesses beginning with the letters M-O. Each listing identifies causes, incidence and risk factors, notes symptoms, outlines tests and discusses treatments and support groups where applicable.

Featured Article:  Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder where a person performs tasks to relieve obsessions. Learn about obsessive compulsive disorder symptoms, tests and treatments. See more »

Neurofibromatosis 2

Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a genetic defect that causes tumors of the central nervous system. Learn about NF2 causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Neurofibromatosis-1

Neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1) is a genetic defect causing tumors of the central nervous system and skin. Learn about NF1 causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Neurogenic Bladder

Neurogenic bladder is a urinary problem in which the bladder does not empty properly. Learn about neurogenic gladder causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses (NCLS)

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses (NCLS) information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses (NCLS).

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Neuropathy Secondary To Drugs

Neuropathy secondary to drugs is sensation or movement loss associated with medication. Learn about neuropathy secondary to drugs causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Neurosarcoidosis

Neurosarcoidosis is an abnormal deposit in the tissues of the central nervous system. Learn about neurosarcoidosis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Neurosyphilis

Neurosyphilis, from untreated syphilis, is a slowly progressive and destructive brain or spinal cord infection. Learn about neurosyphilis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Neutropenia - Infants

Neutropenia – infants is an abnormally low number of white blood cells in an infant. Learn about infant neutropenia causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Newborn Jaundice

Jaundice of a newborn occurs due to their developing liver causing skin and eyeballs to look yellow. Learn about newborn jaundice causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Nicotine Withdrawal

Nicotine withdrawal is the irritability, headaches and cravings from sudden reduction of tobacco use. Learn about nicotine withdrawal symptoms, tests and treatments.

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Niemann-Pick Disease

Niemann-Pick, type A, B, C or D, is an accumulation of sphingomyelin and cholesterol in cells. Learn about Niemann-Pick disease causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Night Terror

Night terror or pavor nocturnus is a sleep disorder involving abrupt terrified awakening and screaming. Learn about night terror symptoms, tests and treatments.

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Nipple Problems

Nipple problems include tenderness from sebaceous gland malfunction or fungus infection and discharge can occur naturally from pregnancy or from endocrine disorders.

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Nocardia Infection

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

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Noma

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

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Non-gonococcal (septic) Bacterial Arthritis

Non-gonococcal (septic) bacterial arthritis is join inflammation from bacterial infection. Learn about septic arthritis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphoid tissue. Learn about Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma In-Depth

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. Learn more about Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma symptoms and treatment.

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Nonspecific Back Pain

Nonspecific Back Pain information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of Nonspecific Back Pain.

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Noonan Syndrome

Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes abnormal body part development. Learn about Noonan syndrome causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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