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Toxic hepatitis

Disease | Updated on July 16, 2019.

Find out about symptoms and treatment for toxic hepatitis — liver inflammation caused by exposure to certain substances, such as alcohol or medications.

Chronic kidney disease

Disease | Updated on August 15, 2019.

Learn about kidney failure symptoms, tests, diagnosis and treatment options, including medication, dialysis and kidney transplant.

Turner syndrome

Disease | Updated on November 18, 2017.

Turner syndrome affects only females as the result of a missing or partially missing X chromosome, causing a variety of medical and developmental problems.

Nasal polyps

Disease | Updated on July 11, 2019.

Nasal polyps are painless, noncancerous growths that can lead to a lost sense of smell or infection. Medication or surgery can help.

Hiccups

Disease | Updated on May 24, 2017.

Caused by contractions of your diaphragm, hiccups are usually harmless. But rarely, hiccups may be a sign of an underlying medical problem.

Sick baby? When to seek medical attention

Article | Updated on August 13, 2019.

Is it time to call your baby's doctor or seek emergency care? Follow these guidelines for treating a sick baby.

Unexplained weight loss

Symptom | Updated on August 11, 2020.

Unexplained weight loss has many causes — some serious. Find out when losing weight without trying calls for a medical evaluation.

Spinal stenosis

Disease | Updated on October 24, 2020.

Learn about this common back problem caused by narrowing of space in the spine. Lifestyle changes, physical therapy and medication can decrease the pain.

X-ray

TestProcedure | Updated on February 5, 2020.

This quick and simple imaging test can spot problems in areas such as your bones, teeth and chest. Learn more about this diagnostic test.

Sudden cardiac arrest

Disease | Updated on December 3, 2020.

Learn about this medical emergency that involves sudden loss of heart function, and find out how fast, appropriate care might keep it from being deadly.

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