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Vaginal Infection
A vaginal infection is an imbalance, inflammation, or infection affecting the tissues of the vagina. Common causes include yeast overgrowth, bacterial vaginosis,…
Vaginitis
Vaginitis is inflammation or irritation in and around the vagina. It can be caused by infections, such as bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections,…
Variably Protease Sensitive Prionopathy
Variably protease sensitive prionopathy (VPSPr) is a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by abnormal prion protein building up in the brain. It…
Varicocele
A varicocele is a group of enlarged veins in the scrotum, the skin sac that holds the testicles. It often develops on…
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins close to the surface of the skin. They usually develop in the legs when one-way valves…
Vascular Surgery
Surgical and minimally invasive treatment for blood vessel conditions outside the heart.
Vasculitis
Vasculitis is inflammation of one or more blood vessels. Swelling can narrow or block blood flow, affecting tissues and organs supplied by…
Ventricular Septal Rupture
Ventricular septal rupture is a tear in the wall, or septum, between the heart’s two lower chambers. The tear allows blood to…
Ventricular Tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia is an abnormally fast heart rhythm that starts in the heart’s lower chambers, called the ventricles. This ventricular arrhythmia can…
Viral Hepatitis
Viral hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by hepatitis viruses. The main types are hepatitis A, B, C, D and E.…
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin A deficiency occurs when the body does not have enough vitamin A to support normal health. Vitamin A helps maintain vision,…
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs when the body does not have enough vitamin B12 to support normal health. Inadequate B12 can impair red…
Vitamin D Blood Test
A vitamin D blood test measures the amount of vitamin D circulating in your blood. Clinicians use the result to assess vitamin…
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system damages or destroys melanocytes, the cells that make skin pigment. This causes…
Vocal Cord Nodules
Vocal Cord Nodules are noncancerous, thickened areas that develop on the vocal folds inside the larynx. They can prevent the vocal folds…
Vomiting
Vomiting is the forceful emptying of stomach contents through the mouth. It happens when signals involving the brain, stomach, and digestive tract…
