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Swelling of the tissues, called tendons, that connect muscle to the bone in the hip joint.

A condition in which the tissue that links muscle to bone becomes inflamed.

A disease that can happen when a person doesn't receive proper treatment for strep throat or scarlet fever.

An imperfection in the eye's curvature.

Decreased moisture in the body.

An infection between the skin and the anus.

Inflammation of or injury to the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach, called the esophagus.

A type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract.

A breakdown of muscle tissue that releases a damaging protein into the blood.

Ongoing inflammation of all or part of the intestines.

A type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes swelling in the digestive tract.

A condition that affects the rubbery disks between the bones that stack to make the spine.

Swelling and irritation in the arteries in the temples. This also is called giant cell arteritis.

A stretching or tearing of ligaments, the fibrous tissue that connects bones and joints.

A gradual thickening and tightening of tissue under the skin in the hand.

A form of arthritis that affects children.

A partial or complete tear of the tendon just above the heel. The injury makes it hard to raise the foot or walk properly.

A group of illnesses typically passed from parent to child that mostly affect the skin, joints and blood vessels.

A condition that causes pain on the inner side of the elbow.

Embolic stroke is when a clot travels to the brain and blocks blood flow. Get clear information on symptoms, treatment options, prevention and recovery.