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… Chickenpox (Varicella) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment … you aren't likely to get it again. But the virus stays in your body long after you get over the illness. If the virus …
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… Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) On this page: Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment … in and out, they get bigger and smaller to move air through your lungs. But with emphysema, these air sacs are damaged …
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… Asthma in Teenagers and Adults On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment … swelling and inflammation in the airways that lead to your lungs. When asthma flares up, the airways tighten and …
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… Gestational Diabetes On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … pregnancy. High blood sugar can cause problems for you and your baby. But with treatment, most women can control their …
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… Ligament (ACL) Injuries On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … can lead to osteoarthritis . What causes it? You can tear your ACL when you plant your foot and then push off or …
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… Rotator Cuff Disorders On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … A rotator cuff disorder causes pain and weakness in your shoulder. Most often, the pain is on the side and front …
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… Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms …
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… Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … is chronic kidney disease? Chronic kidney disease means your kidneys have not worked right for a while. It most …
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… Lumbar Herniated Disc On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … disc? The bones (vertebrae) that form the spine in your back are cushioned by small, spongy discs. When these …
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… Asthma in Children On this page: Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment … and Adults . What is asthma? Asthma makes it hard for your child to breathe. It causes swelling and inflammation …