Fungal Infections
Fungal infections, or mycoses, are caused by fungi. Many are mild and easy to treat, but others are very serious. Read …
2 min readA comprehensive A–Z reference of 1017 health topics from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine). Covers diseases, conditions, symptoms, treatments, diagnostic tests, and wellness topics.
This section provides a comprehensive A–Z reference of 1017 health topics from MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine (NIH). Each article includes a plain-language summary of the condition, test, or treatment.
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Fungal infections, or mycoses, are caused by fungi. Many are mild and easy to treat, but others are very serious. Read …
2 min readGlucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is a genetic disorder that is most common in males. Learn about …
2 min readGallbladder cancer is difficult to diagnose because there are no symptoms in its early stages. Read about tests, …
2 min readGallbladder diseases begin when something blocks the flow of bile through the bile ducts. Uncover more facts about …
2 min readGallstones (Cholelithiasis) form when substances in bile harden. Stones that block bile ducts can cause gallbladder …
2 min readGangrene is the death of tissues in your body, due to a lack of blood flow. It is a serious condition. Learn the …
2 min readPassing gas can be embarrassing. But everyone does it. Find out the causes of gas and how to control burping and …
2 min readStomach flu (gastroenteritis) is an inflammation of the intestines that causes diarrhea, pain, vomiting or fever. Learn …
5 min readGastrointestinal bleeding can be a a signal of a serious disease. Find out about GI tract symptoms, tests, and related …
3 min readGaucher disease is a rare, inherited disorder in which you do not have enough of an enzyme called glucocerebrosidase. …
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