Osteosarcoma - Symptoms And Treatment | familydoctor.org
Osteosarcoma is a kind of bone cancer that most often affects children, teenagers, and young adults between the ages of 10 and 20.
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Persistent Depressive Disorder - Dysthymic Disorder | familydoctor.org
Persistent depressive disorder is a chronic depression that lasts at least 2 years.
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Pneumonia - Walking Pneumonia - Treatment | familydoctor.org
Pneumonia and Walking Pneumonia are an infection of the lungs that can cause mild to severe symptoms depending on the cause, your age, and overall health.
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Polyps - familydoctor.org
Polyps are abnormal growths of tissue that latch onto the walls, or lining, of your organs. The colon is the most common place for polyps.
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What Is Phenylketonuria (PKU)? - Treatment | familydoctor.org
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare condition where babies are born with the inability to process an essential amino acid called phenylalanine.
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Prediabetes – familydoctor.org
Prediabetes is when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes. Click to learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) - RSV Symptoms | familydoctor.org
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects your breathing. It is common in children under 2. Learn more here.
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Prescription Drug Abuse in the Elderly – familydoctor.org
Most older adults who suffer from prescription drug abuse do so by accident. Learn the causes and how to recognize warning signs and get help.
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What Is Rotavirus? - Symptoms and Treatment | familydoctor.org
Rotavirus is a highly contagious infection commonly affecting babies and young children. A rotavirus vaccine offers some protection against the disease.
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Rheumatic Fever - familydoctor.org
Rheumatic fever is a disease that can develop from strep throat. It is not common in the U.S. and mostly occurs in children in undeveloped countries.
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Sore Throat – familydoctor.org
Most sore throats caused by a cold or flu-type virus go away in a week to 10 days. Treatment varies depending on the cause. Find more information here.
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Substance Abuse - familydoctor.org
Substance abuse can happen when products aren’t used in the right way. Prescription medicines, illegal drugs, tobacco, and alcohol can all be abused.
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Stomach Virus (Gastroenteritis) - Signs of Stomach Virus | familydoctor.org
A stomach virus is caused by the norovirus and rotavirus and causes inflammation of your stomach lining. Learn more about signs and symptoms here.
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Strep Throat – familydoctor.org
Strep throat is caused by bacteria and treated with antibiotics, however not every sore throat is strep throat. Tap here for more information.
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Stroke - familydoctor.org
Stroke is a medical condition that occurs when the blood flow to your brain stops. It can lead to serious complications and death.
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Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) – familydoctor.org
Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is the conscious or unconscious grinding of teeth. It happens most often in children. Learn more here.
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Thrush - familydoctor.org
Thrush is a yeast infection that occurs on your tongue and the lining of your mouth.
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - Causes | Family Doctor
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the somewhat unexplained reason a baby under the age of 1 dies while sleeping. It is not tied to child abuse.
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Syphilis - Symptoms and Treatment | familydoctor.org
Syphilis is a serious infection passed from one person to another through sexual contact.
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Tonsillitis - Swollen Tonsils - Symptoms | familydoctor.org
Tonsillitis is an inflammatory disease. It occurs when your tonsils become infected by a virus or bacteria and is most common in children.
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Tuberculosis - Symptoms and Treatment | familydoctor.org
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection caused by bacteria. There are 2 types of TB, Latent or Inactive and Active TB. Usually TB affects the lungs.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - Symptoms And Treatment | familydoctor.org
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be mild, moderate, or severe. Learn about the types of injuries, as well as possible treatments and outcomes.
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Vaginal Discharge - Causes and Prevention | familydoctor.org
Vaginal discharge is normal but changes, such as color or odor, may signal a problem. Learn more about symptoms, types of discharge, causes, and treatment.
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Whooping Cough - familydoctor.org
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a contagious infection. It is caused by bacteria and spread by people through the air or surfaces.
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Contact - familydoctor.org
Contact information for familydoctor.org the patient education website of American Academy of Family Physicians.
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