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Irritation and swelling of the inner lining of the heart's chambers and valves. Usually caused by infection.

Infrequent bowel movements, and small, hard-to-pass, stool.

The permanent end of fertility, signaled by 12 months since last period.

A buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in an artery and on the artery walls. Also called plaque.

Menopause that happens before age 40 caused by chemotherapy or surgical removal of the ovaries./p>

A disease in which the immune system breaks down the protective coating of nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord, called the myelin sheath.

An enlarged liver.

Digestive condition in which stomach acid or bile irritates the lining of the food pipe, called the esophagus.

A mild condition in which the liver doesn't properly process bilirubin.

A rare condition making it difficult for food and liquid to pass into the stomach.

A painful swelling or infection in one or more small pouches in the digestive tract.

Damage to the lower part of the tube that connects the mouth and stomach, called the esophagus.

An allergy to foods containing wheat.

When the body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature.

A sac that develops in the lining of the bowel or bladder.

An allergy to nuts that grow on trees.

Not being able to fully digest sugar, called lactose, in dairy products.

Conditions affecting the gallbladder, a small organ that helps digestion.

Inflammation of the lining of the tube connected to the end of the colon, called the rectum.

A condition in which the intestine pokes through the abdominal muscles.