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Acanthosis nigricans

Learn about the causes of and treatment for this condition that causes dark, velvety patches in folds of the skin.
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Acoustic neuroma

This noncancerous tumor can sometimes grow on the nerve in the head that affects hearing and balance.
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Anorexia nervosa

People with this eating disorder have a very low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a flawed way of seeing their body.
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Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT)

This most common type of supraventricular tachycardia, a type of irregular heartbeat, tends to occur in young women. Know the symptoms and treatment.
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Autonomic neuropathy

Damage to the nerves that control involuntary body functions, such as blood pressure and digestion, results in autonomic neuropathy.
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Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis)

A broken bone or dislocated joint can block blood flow to the bone, causing bone tissue to die.
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Benign peripheral nerve tumor

Learn more about the different types of tumors that grow on or around the nerves that link to the brain and spinal cord.
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Broken nose

A broken nose can cause pain, swelling and bruising around your nose and eyes. Surgery usually isn't necessary.
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Bulimia nervosa

In this serious eating disorder, people lose control and eat large amounts of food. Then they get rid of it in unhealthy ways by purging, such as vomiting.
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Central nervous system vascular malformations

Several types of this condition affect the blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord.
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Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease)

Managing diabetes can prevent or delay this common diabetes complication that affects the kidneys.
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Diabetic neuropathy

High blood sugar can lead to nerve damage in feet and other areas of the body. Know the signs and how to take steps to prevent this diabetes complication.

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