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In this inherited disorder, the blood lacks one of several clot-forming proteins. The result is prolonged bleeding, which can be life-threatening.
In this group of inherited disorders, the body makes little or no melanin, a pigment that determines hair, skin and eye color and vision development.
These conditions include lupus, scleroderma and myositis. Many people who have mixed connective tissue disease also have inflammatory arthritis and Sjogren ...
Instead, the cause is the release of estrogen or testosterone into the body. A problem with the ovaries, testicles, adrenal glands or pituitary gland causes the ...
This genetic condition stops typical development in parts of the body. It may include unusual facial features, short height, heart problems or other issues.
Petechiae form when capillaries bleed, leaking blood into the skin. The bleeding may be caused by: Prolonged straining; Medicines; Medical conditions. Prolonged ...
Find out what to expect during this skin cancer surgery that involves removing thin layers of skin until only cancer-free tissue remains.
Some medicines and herbal remedies, including those used to treat pain, depression and the common cold, can increase blood pressure.
Learn how the immune system mistakenly attacks brain cells to cause swelling in the brain related to this group of conditions.
Asthma is a long-term condition that makes breathing difficult because airways in the lungs become narrow. Symptoms of asthma attack include coughing, wheezing, ...
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