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Cushing syndrome happens when, over time, the body has too much of the hormone cortisol.

Intense thirst even though drinking lots of fluids.

A noncancerous soft tissue tumor that develops from smooth muscle.

Aching, tender muscles.

Physical discomfort ranging from mild to serious, usually caused by injury, illness or a nerve condition.

A slowed heartbeat. The heart beats less than 60 times a minute.

A form of arthritis with sudden, painful swelling in one or more joints.

This procedure helps identify the cause of brain changes, including tumors and infections, by removing and analyzing a small sample of brain tissue.

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Learn about this unique treatment for cancer and tremors that also is used in cosmetic surgery.

The buildup of liver fat in people who drink little or no alcohol.

Type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down.

A condition in which a person's airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus.

Happens when organs don't get enough blood.

A heart rhythm disorder in which the heart's natural pacemaker doesn't work as it should.

Swelling and tenderness in one or more joints, causing joint pain or stiffness that often gets worse with age.

This inherited condition causes polyps to grow in the digestive tract and increases the risk of cancer. Regular screening helps reduce some risks.

A coronavirus that spreads from person to person and causes illness.