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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:  Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety is a developmental stage causing anxiety in a child separated from the primary care giver. Learn about separation anxiety causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention. See more »

Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction

Ulnar nerve dysfunction is ulnar nerve damage that causes hand and wrist movement or sensation impairment. Learn about ulnar nerve dysfunction causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Umbilical Hernia

Umbilical hernia is a painless protrusion of abdominal lining or organs through the navel area. Learn about Umbilical hernia causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Undescended Testicle

Undescended testicles are testicles that fail to descend into the scrotum before birth and can lead to infertility. Learn about undescended testicle causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Unilateral Hydronephrosis

Unilateral hydronephrosis is the swelling of one kidney from a urine backup. Learn about unilateral hyronephrosis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Unstable Angina

Accelerating angina, an acute coronary syndrome, causes variable chest pain occurring in random intervals. Learn how accelerating angina works, risk factors, and treatment options.

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UPJ Obstruction

UPJ obstruction is blockage in the area where a ureter attaches to the renal pelvis. Learn about ureteropelvic junction obstruction causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Ureterocele

Ureterocele is the swelling of one of the ureters, blocking urine flow and causing back or abdominal pain. Learn about ureterocele causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Urethral Stricture

Urethral stricture is an abnormal narrowing of the urethra. Learn about urethral stricture causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Urethritis

Urethritis is long-term inflammation of the urethra due to diseases, emotional disorders or personal hygiene products. Learn about urethritis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Urethritis - Chronic

Urethritis – chronic is a long-term inflammation of the urethra. Learn about chronic urethritis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Urge Incontinence

Overactive bladder or urge incontinence is a sudden bladder contraction resulting in an involuntary loss of urine. Learn about overactive bladder symptoms, tests and treatments.

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Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary tract infection or UTI is an infection of the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra. Learn about urinary tract infection causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Urinary Tract Infection - Chronic Or Recurrent

Urinary tract infection - chronic or recurrent involves repeated or prolonged bacterial infection of the bladder or urethra. Learn about chronic or recurrent urinary tract infection causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Urticaria Pigmentosa

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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Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that develop within or attach to the walls of the uterus. Learn about uterine fibroid causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Uterine Prolapse

Uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus falls or slides from the pelvic cavity into the vaginal canal. Learn about uterine prolapse causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Uveitis

Uveitis is when the uvea, lying between the sclera and retina, is inflamed from infection or autoimmune disorders. Learn about uveitis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Uvulitis

Uvulitis is an inflammation of the uvula. Learn about uvulitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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