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Ongoing tiredness that reduces energy, being able to do things and being able to focus.

A painful infection in a joint caused by bacteria.

A skin condition that occurs when hair follicles plug with oil and dead skin cells.

Inflamed skin, either in a small area or over the whole body.

An injury, damage, or trauma to the body, ranging from minor to life-threatening.

A condition where lightly scratching the skin causes raised lines that look like hives.

The release of blood from a broken blood vessel, either inside or outside the body.

A chronic condition that causes patchy, discolored, thin skin. It often affects the genital and anal areas.

A skin condition that causes discolored patches on the face. It's also called the mask of pregnancy.

Wanting to throw up with or without throwing up during pregnancy at any time of day.

A severe type of nausea during pregnancy.

Improper closure of the valve between the heart's upper and lower left chambers.

Bleeding from the small intestine, large intestine, rectum or anus.

When food that is not digested or is only partially digested comes back up through the esophagus and is swallowed again or spit out.

Repeatedly spitting up food that is not digested or is only partially digested, then chewing it again or spitting it out.

Extra fluid trapped in soft tissue, often in the legs and feet.

Bleeding from the small intestine, large intestine, rectum or anus.

Puffiness caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

An illness caused by a virus that usually affects the glands on each side of the face.

Adding pounds to the body, usually from eating too much, not moving enough or both.