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

Featured Article:  Sleep Disorders In The Elderly

Sleep disorders in the elderly are any disruptive pattern of sleep in the elderly. Learn about sleep disorders in the elderly causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. See more »

Salmonella Enterocolitis

Salmonella Enterocolitis

Salmonella enterocolitis is a small intestine lining infection by the salmonella bacteria. Learn about salmonella enterocolitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Type 1 Diabetes In-Depth

Type 1 Diabetes In-Depth

19 million Americans have type 2 diabetes and half are unaware of it. Learn about type 2 diabetes symptoms, risk factors and treatment.

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Schizophrenia In-Depth

Schizophrenia is a group of psychotic disorders that interfere with thinking and responsiveness. Learn about schizophrenia symptoms and treatments.

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Scleroderma In-Depth

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease of the connective tissue. Learn more about scleroderma causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Scoliosis In-Depth

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. Learn more about scoliosis causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Shingles And Chickenpox (Varicella-zoster Virus) In-Depth

Learn about the causes of Shin Splints and treatments for Shin Splints in the Symptoms Dictionary on this page.

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Sickle Cell Disease In-Depth

Sickle Cell Test information on this page. Learn about the purpose of Sickle Cell Test, what to expect and how to prepare for this test.

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Sinusitis In-Depth

Sinus X-ray information on this page. Learn about the purpose of Sinus X-ray, what to expect and how to prepare for this test.

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Sleep Apnea In-Depth

Sleep apnea causes a person to stop breathing while asleep and can contribute to heart disease and obesity. Learn about sleep apnea's causes and treatments.

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Smoking In-Depth

Smoking is an addictive habit linked to numerous health problems. Learn more about smoking health risks, withdrawal and quitting smoking.

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus In-Depth

Systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease. Learn about systemic lupus erythematosus causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetic education is crucial to the management and treatment of diabetes. Learn about diabetic education resources and information.

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Ulcerative Colitis In-Depth

Ulcerative colitis is also known as inflammatory bowel disease. Learn more about ulcerative colitis causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Urinary Incontinence In-Depth

Urinary incontinence is the inability to control urination. Learn more about urinary incontinence types, causes, symptoms and treatments.

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Urinary Tract Infection In-Depth

A urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria enters the opening of the urethra. Learn about urinary tract infection risk factors, causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Uterine Fibroids And Hysterectomy In-Depth

Urticaria pigmentosa is a disease that produces skin lesions and intense itching. Learn about urticaria pigmentosa causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Painless (silent) Thyroiditis

Painless (silent) thyroiditis is passing hyperthyroidism followed by hypothyroidism and recovery. Learn about painless (silent) thyroiditis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Salivary Duct Stones

Salivary duct stones are crystallized minerals blocking salivary gland ducts. Learn about salivary duct stone causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Salivary Gland Disorders

Salivary gland disorders are a group of disorders that cause swelling or pain in the saliva glands. Learn about salivary gland disorder causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Salivary Gland Infections

Salivary gland infections are a bacterial or viral infection of the salivary glands. Learn about salivary gland infection causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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