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Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is a curable sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. It can affect people of any sex and is…
Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a mental health condition that causes repeated urges to pull out hair from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other areas.…
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Tricuspid valve disease affects the valve between the heart’s right atrium and right ventricle. The valve may become narrowed, making it harder…
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that causes sudden, severe facial pain, often described as an electric shock. It happens when the trigeminal…
Trigger Finger
Trigger finger is a condition in which a finger tendon has trouble gliding smoothly as you bend or straighten the finger. This…
Triglycerides Blood Test
A triglycerides blood test measures the amount of triglycerides in a blood sample. Triglycerides are a type of fat your body makes…
Tsh Blood Test
A TSH blood test measures the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in a blood sample. TSH is made by the pituitary gland…
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a bacterium that most often affects the lungs. A person can have…
Tularemia
Tularemia is a bacterial disease caused by Francisella tularensis. It can affect people and many animals, especially rabbits, rodents and other wildlife.…
Tympanosclerosis
Tympanosclerosis is a condition in which hardened scar tissue or calcium deposits develop on the eardrum or in the middle ear. The…
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the body does not use insulin effectively, causing blood glucose, or blood sugar, to…
Ulcer
An ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine. A gastric…
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the inner lining of the rectum and colon. Inflammation can cause small…
Umbilical Hernia
An umbilical hernia is a bulge that develops when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall near the belly…
Unexplained Skin Rash
A rash is a visible change in the skin’s color, texture, or surface. It may cause itching, burning, tenderness, swelling, scaling, or…
Unexplained Weight Loss
Unexplained weight loss is a decrease in body weight without intentional dieting, increased exercise, or another clear reason. It is sometimes called…
Urethritis
Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body. Infections, including some sexually transmitted infections, are…
Uric Acid Blood Test
Uric acid is a waste product made when the body breaks down substances called purines. A uric acid blood test measures the…
Urinary Retention
Urinary retention means you cannot empty your bladder fully or cannot urinate at all. It may happen suddenly, which is called acute…
Urinary Tract Infection
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in part of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.…
Urology
Diagnosis and treatment for urinary tract and male reproductive conditions, from kidney stones to prostate care.
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are common, noncancerous growths that develop from the muscle of the uterus. A person may have one fibroid or several,…
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,…
