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Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells grow in the bladder and form a tumor. Most cases begin in the…
Bladder Stones
Bladder stones are hard mineral deposits that form inside the urinary bladder when minerals in concentrated urine crystallize. Unlike kidney stones, which…
Bleeding Gum
A bleeding gum is gum tissue that releases blood when it is irritated or inflamed. Blood may appear during brushing, flossing, or…
Bloating
Bloating is a feeling of pressure, fullness, or tightness in the abdomen. Your stomach may look visibly swollen, although bloating does not…
Blood In Urine
Hematuria means that red blood cells are present in the urine. Blood in urine may make it look pink, red, or cola-colored,…
Bloody Stool
Bloody stool means that blood has entered a bowel movement. It may appear as visible bright red blood, dark red or maroon…
Blurred Vision
Blurred vision means reduced sharpness or clarity. Objects may look out of focus, hazy, foggy, or difficult to see clearly. Blurred vision…
Body Aches
Body aches are a broad symptom, not a diagnosis. They may feel like generalized soreness, tenderness, stiffness, or discomfort in the muscles,…
Bone Marrow Failure
Bone marrow failure occurs when the bone marrow does not make enough of one or more types of blood cells. This leads…
Bone Marrow Transplant
A bone marrow transplant is a treatment that infuses healthy blood-forming stem cells into the bloodstream after treatment has damaged or destroyed…
Bone Metastases
Bone metastases occur when cancer cells break away from a tumor in another part of the body and spread to the bones.…
Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a recognized mental health condition that can affect emotions, relationships, self-image, and behavior. People with BPD may…
Botulism
Botulism is a rare, serious illness caused by botulinum toxin, which disrupts communication between nerves and muscles. The main forms include foodborne,…
Bowen Disease
Bowen disease is an early form of skin cancer in which abnormal cells are found in the epidermis, the outermost layer of…
Brain Metastases
Brain metastases are cancer tumors that began in another part of the body and spread to the brain. This is different from…
Brazilian Purpuric Fever
Brazilian purpuric fever is a rare, acute bacterial infection associated with Haemophilus influenzae biogroup aegyptius. It most often affects children and may…
Brazilian Tummy Tuck
A Brazilian tummy tuck is a cosmetic abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, approach intended to improve abdominal contour, remove selected excess skin, and,…
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation, also called augmentation mammoplasty, is surgery to increase breast size or restore volume. A surgeon may use breast implants or…
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a group of diseases in which cells in the breast grow abnormally and may form a tumor. It can…
Breast Lift
A breast lift, also called breast lift surgery or mastopexy, raises and reshapes breasts that have begun to sag. A surgeon removes…
Breast Pain
Breast pain means aching, burning, soreness, tenderness, pressure, or sharp discomfort in one or both breasts. Breast soreness and pain may come…
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is inflammation and swelling of the small airways in the lungs, usually caused by a virus. It most commonly affects infants…
Brucellosis
Brucellosis is a bacterial infection that can spread from infected animals to people. It is also called Malta fever and may cause…
Bun Blood Test
A BUN blood test measures the amount of blood urea nitrogen in a small sample of blood. Urea nitrogen is a waste…
