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This type of heart valve disease reduces or blocks blood flow from the heart to the body. Know the symptoms and how it's treated.

Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this condition in which the heart's aortic valve doesn't close tightly.

This rare disease caused by a buildup of the protein amyloid can affect different organs in different people. Find out how early and accurate diagnosis can lead to better outcomes.

Learn about this cancer that begins in the gallbladder. Treatment most often involves surgery. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be options.

Polycystic ovaries, hormone imbalance and irregular periods are telltale signs of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. Find out about treatments.

Understand what causes bent and painful erections and learn what treatments are available.

When the valve between the left heart chambers is narrowed, the heart doesn't get enough blood. Know the symptoms, causes and treatment of this type of heart valve disease.

This inherited disease causes copper to build up in vital organs, especially the liver, brain and eyes. It's treatable when caught early.

Lumps in the scrotum have various causes. Even painless lumps should be checked promptly by a health care professional.

Learn about this cancer that forms from white blood cells called plasma cells. Treatments include medicines and bone marrow transplant.

A blood clot blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung. Often the clot starts in a leg and travels to the lung.

This common illness affects the lungs. It can seem like a cold, but may be severe, especially in children. Know the symptoms and treatment.

Learn about this burst of electrical activity that starts in the temporal lobes of the brain. This can cause symptoms such as odd feelings, fear and not responding to others.

Although there's no cure for Alzheimer's disease, certain drugs might help you manage your symptoms and improve your life for a time.

Barrett's esophagus, which is linked to chronic heartburn, can turn into cancer of the esophagus. Learn about treatment.

Anti-seizure drugs designed to treat epilepsy often are used to control nerve pain associated with diabetes, shingles, and other types of nerve damage.

Arthritis pain relief options include creams and gels to rub on painful joints.

This painful condition usually begins gradually and makes the shoulder hard to move. Exercises can help restore range of motion.

These medicines help treat many conditions that cause pain, including arthritis, nerve damage, headache and low back pain.

This serious liver infection is caused by a virus that spreads easily. Learn about the symptoms, treatment and how to prevent it.