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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:  Strabismus

Strabismus occurs when one eye is misaligned in relation to the other. Learn about strabismus 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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