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A condition in which the bladder drops from its usual position in the pelvis and pushes on the front wall of the vagina.

A condition that happens when part of the large intestine slips outside the anus.

A condition in which the placenta completely or partially covers the opening of the uterus.

A small, fleshy bump on the skin or mucous membrane caused by human papillomavirus.

An enlarged area in the lower part of the aorta, the body's main artery.

A long-term condition in which leg veins have trouble returning blood to the heart.

Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort and bleeding.

An immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.

Physical discomfort in the foot.

Physical discomfort in the ankle area, often including the joint or the tendon that connects the lower leg to the heel, known as the Achilles tendon.

A condition that affects part of the large intestine called the colon and causes difficulty passing stool.

A type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart.

A weak area in a blood vessel wall that bulges and may burst.

An irregular and often very fast heart rhythm. Also called AFib.

Medicines are needed after an organ transplant to prevent organ rejection. Learn more about the different medicines and their side effects.

A condition in which the colored part of the eye, called the iris, is multicolored or a different color between the two eyes.

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a seasonal virus that causes respiratory illness worldwide. Explore symptoms and ways to prevent infection.

Soreness on the back or underside of the heel that may make walking uncomfortable or very hard.

A cancer of the colon or rectum, which may begin as noncancerous polyps.

Reduced blood flow.