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Heel problems are common and can be painful. Often, they result from too much stress on your heel bone and …

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that you can see just under the skin. They usually occur in the legs, …

Shock happens when your blood pressure is too low and not enough blood and oxygen can get to your organs …

Also known as Raynaud’s phenomenon. Raynaud’s disease is a rare disorder of the blood vessels, usually in the fingers and …

The pericardium is a membrane, or sac, that surrounds your heart. It holds the heart in place and helps it …

Also known as Barlow’s syndrome, Floppy valve syndrome, MVP. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) occurs when one of your heart’s valves …

Also known as Mini-stroke, TIA. A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke that comes and goes quickly. It happens …

Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite. You get it when an infected mosquito bites you. Malaria is …

Also known as lymphatic obstruction. Lymphedema is the name of a type of swelling. It happens when lymph builds up …

Also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome. Kawasaki disease is a rare childhood disease. It makes the walls of the …