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A condition in which a kidney issue affects how the body handles fluids.

A very fast or erratic heartbeat that affects the heart's upper chambers.

A condition that causes movements that occur over and over and can't be controlled. It's usually caused by long-term use of certain psychiatric medicines.

A rare condition that causes irregular growth and other symptoms in children.

An injury caused by a bite from a snake.

A short-term outbreak of bumpy, scaly or itchy patches of skin. It may also cause blisters or raised welts.

The most serious type of skin cancer.

Trouble swallowing food or liquid that is caused by changes in the throat or esophagus and ranges from mild difficulty to complete, painful blockage.

A feeling of extreme tiredness that involves a lack of energy and little ability to do everyday things.

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Ongoing tiredness that reduces energy, being able to do things and being able to focus.

A painful infection in a joint caused by bacteria.

A skin condition that occurs when hair follicles plug with oil and dead skin cells.

Inflamed skin, either in a small area or over the whole body.

An injury, damage, or trauma to the body, ranging from minor to life-threatening.

A condition where lightly scratching the skin causes raised lines that look like hives.

The release of blood from a broken blood vessel, either inside or outside the body.

A chronic condition that causes patchy, discolored, thin skin. It often affects the genital and anal areas.

A skin condition that causes discolored patches on the face. It's also called the mask of pregnancy.

Wanting to throw up with or without throwing up during pregnancy at any time of day.