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Congenital Nevi
Congenital nevi are growths of pigment-producing skin cells that are present at birth or noticed soon afterward. They may be small or…
Craniosynostosis
Craniosynostosis is a condition present at birth in which one or more skull sutures, the flexible joints between an infant’s skull bones,…
Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcosis is an infection caused by fungi in the Cryptococcus group, usually acquired by inhaling fungal cells or spores from the environment.…
Cushing Syndrome
Cushing syndrome occurs when the body is exposed to too much cortisol for a long time. It can result from taking corticosteroid…
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus, also called cutaneous lupus, is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly causes inflammation in the skin.…
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder caused by changes in the CFTR gene. These changes make mucus unusually thick and sticky, mainly…
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, most often in the lower leg, thigh or…
Dementia
Dementia is a general term for problems with memory, thinking, communication, and daily functioning caused by changes in the brain. It can…
Depression
Depression is a common mental health condition that causes persistent changes in mood, thoughts, behavior, and daily functioning. It is different from…
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes insipidus is a disorder of water balance that causes the body to make unusually large amounts of dilute urine. It can…
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is a group of conditions in which blood glucose, or blood sugar, stays too high over time. Insulin is a…
Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetic nephropathy is kidney damage caused by diabetes. It can develop gradually when high blood sugar affects the kidneys' filtering units. This…
Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
Diamond-Blackfan anemia is a rare bone marrow failure disorder in which the bone marrow makes too few red blood cells. It usually…
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The toxin can damage the throat, airways, heart, nerves, and other…
Donovanosis
Donovanosis, also called granuloma inguinale, is a chronic bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by Klebsiella granulomatis. It usually affects the genital…
Dyskeratosis Congenita
Dyskeratosis congenita is a rare inherited disorder in which the body has trouble maintaining telomeres, protective structures at the ends of chromosomes.…
Earwax Build-Up
Earwax normally protects the ear canal from dust, germs, and irritation while helping clean the ear as it moves outward. Sometimes earwax…
Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer is cancer that begins in the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus. It is the most common type of…
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. This tissue may affect…
Erysipelas
Erysipelas is a sudden bacterial infection affecting the upper layers of the skin and nearby lymphatic vessels. It commonly appears on the…
Febrile Seizures
Febrile seizures are seizures associated with a fever in young children, usually between about 6 months and 5 years of age. A…
Female Infertility
Female infertility means having difficulty becoming pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term. It may result from problems with ovulation, the reproductive…
Fibroids
Fibroids are common, noncancerous growths made of uterine muscle and connective tissue. They can vary in number, size, and location, growing within…
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a long-term medical condition that causes widespread pain and increased sensitivity to touch or pressure. Common associated symptoms include fatigue,…
