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Colon polyps

Have you had your colonoscopy? Colon polyps typically don't cause symptoms, so it's important to have regular screenings.
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Complex regional pain syndrome

Learn about this neurological condition that may affect an arm or a leg after an injury or surgery. Early treatment may prevent a recurrence.
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Delayed sleep phase

Learn more about this sleep condition that causes a delay in usual sleep patterns.
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

Learn about symptoms and diagnosis for this rare type of skin cancer. DFSP treatments include Mohs surgery, radiation and targeted therapy.
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Ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy occurs outside the uterus, threatening the mother's life. It can't continue normally. But swift treatment can prevent deadly blood loss.
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Elevated blood pressure

If your blood pressure is slightly elevated, eating better and moving more can help prevent prehypertension from becoming high blood pressure.
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Familial adenomatous polyposis

This inherited condition leads to colon cancer. Treatment consists of having frequent screenings and having surgery to remove all or part of the colon.
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Food poisoning

Learn more about foodborne illnesses that can cause upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea within hours of eating contaminated food.
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Gas and gas pains

Learn about what is normal digestive system gas, what contributes to gas, and what you can do to lessen gas or gas pains.
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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis

This disease can cause swelling in the blood vessels of the nose, sinuses, throat, lungs and kidneys. Prompt treatment is key.
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Growing pains

Learn about this common condition involving leg pain in children, including growing pain symptoms and how to ease discomfort.
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Growth plate fractures

Growth plate fractures — This common childhood bone injury often needs immediate treatment as it can result in a shorter, longer or crooked limb.
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