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A spinal condition in which a bone in the spine, called a vertebra, slips forward onto the bone below it.

A long-term illness that happens when the immune system attacks its own tissues and organs.

Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a radiation treatment for prostate cancer. Learn how its effectiveness compares with surgery and other treatments.

Bites from a pet or wild dog.

An illness that happens when the immune system attacks its own tissues and organs.

A condition that causes swelling and irritation of blood vessels, particularly in the heart.

A condition that causes the body to make large amounts of urine and can lead to great thirst.

The most common complication of shingles, causing burning pain in nerves and skin long after a shingles rash and blisters heal.

A bleeding condition caused by low levels of a clotting protein called von Willebrand factor in the blood.

Not having enough oxygen in the blood for the body to function properly.

A condition in which a kidney issue affects how the body handles fluids.

A very fast or erratic heartbeat that affects the heart's upper chambers.

A condition that causes movements that occur over and over and can't be controlled. It's usually caused by long-term use of certain psychiatric medicines.

A rare condition that causes irregular growth and other symptoms in children.

An injury caused by a bite from a snake.

A short-term outbreak of bumpy, scaly or itchy patches of skin. It may also cause blisters or raised welts.

The most serious type of skin cancer.

Trouble swallowing food or liquid that is caused by changes in the throat or esophagus and ranges from mild difficulty to complete, painful blockage.

A feeling of extreme tiredness that involves a lack of energy and little ability to do everyday things.

Having a hard time understanding your colonoscopy results? Use this guide to help you interpret them.