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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:  Secondary Parkinsonism

Secondary parkinsonism is a disorder with Parkinson’s disease symptoms but caused by medication, illness or other disorder. Learn about secondary parkinsonism causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention. See more »

Trichorrhexis Nodosa

Trichorrhexis nodosa is a thickening or weak point in hair shafts causing hair to break off easily. Learn about trichorrhexis nodosa causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania is hair loss from compulsive pulling and/or twisting of hair until it breaks off. Learn about trichotillomania causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Tricuspid Atresia

Tricuspid atresia, a congenital heart disease, is a missing or abnormally developed tricuspid heart valve. Learn about tricuspid atresia causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Tricuspid Regurgitation

Tricuspid regurgitation is a backward flow of blood across the tricuspid valve. Learn about tricuspid regurgitation causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia is an extremely painful inflammation of the trigeminal nerve. Learn about trigeminal neuralgia causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Trisomy 13

Trisomy 13 is a syndrome associated with an extra number 13 chromosome. Learn about trisomy 13 causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Trisomy 18

Trisomy 18 is a syndrome associated with an extra number 18 chromosome. Learn about trisomy 18 causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Tropical Sprue

Tropical sprue is a malabsorption syndrome of unknown cause common to tropical areas. Learn about tropical sprue causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Truncus Arteriosus

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

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Tuberculous Arthritis

Tuberculous arthritis is an infection of the joints caused by tuberculosis. Lean about tuberculous arthritis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Tuberculous Pleural Effusion

Tuberculous pleural effusion is a fluid accumulation in the pleural space caused by severe tuberculosis infection. Learn about tuberculous pleural effusion causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Tuberous Sclerosis

Tuberous sclerosis is a group of genetic disorders affecting the brain/nervous system, kidneys and skin. Learn about tuberous sclerosis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Tularemia

Tularemia is a wild rodent infection transmitted to humans through tick bites. Learn about tularemia causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Tumor

Tumors, a tissue growth forming an abnormal mass, are classified as benign or malignant. Learn about tumor causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Turner Syndrome

Turner syndrome is a chromosome related condition in females that can result in infertility. Learn about turner syndrome causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease where insulin deficiency hinders cell glucose absorption. Learn about type 1 diabetes causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease where insulin resistance hinders cell glucose absorption. Learn about type 2 diabetes causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Typhoid Fever

Typhoid fever is a contagious bacterial infection causing diarrhea, rash, fever, malaise, weakness and delirium. Learn about typhoid fever causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Typhus

Typhus is a flea or lice transmitted infectious disease causing high fever, rash and severe illness. Learn about typhus causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, episodic inflammatory disease affecting the large intestine and rectum. Learn about ulcerative colitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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