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- Cryptosporidiosis
The parasitic disease cryptosporidiosis can be quite dangerous to you if you have HIV. Read here for details.
- IgA Nephropathy
Caused by deposits of protein, this kidney disorder may lead to end-stage renal disease. This short article provides more information on this disorder.
- GERD
WebMD offers a comprehensive look at the causes, symptoms, and treatments of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a digestive disorder that can lead to serious complications.
- Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Tests
Find out about the various tests used to diagnose a hepatitis C infection and the amount of damage to the liver.
- Hepatitis C Risk Factors
Know your risk factors for hepatitis C. Even people in high-risk groups can take precautions to prevent HCV infection.
- Food Allergy and Food Intolerance
An unpleasant reaction to something you ate may not be a food allergy. Learn about food allergies, their symptoms and causes, and how to diagnose and treat them.
- Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy screens for abnormalities, including cancer, in the colon and rectum. Learn more from WebMD.
- 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Asthma
If you've just been diagnosed with asthma, here are 10 important questions from WebMD to ask your doctor.
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Fibromyalgia and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
If you've just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, you might want to ask your doctor these questions.
- 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Alzheimer's Disease
If you or someone you love has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, you may want to ask your doctor these questions.
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor About HIV/AIDS
A recent diagnosis of HIV or AIDS can feel overwhelming. What should you find out from your doctor at your next appointment?
- 15 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Back Pain
Print out this page of 10 questions to ask your doctor about back pain and take it with you to your next appointment.
- 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Parkinson's Disease
If you have a recent Parkinson's diagnosis, here are 10 important questions from WebMD to ask your doctor.
- Men and Anger Management
Anger is a very powerful emotion that can stem from feelings of frustration, hurt, annoyance, or disappointment. Learn more from WebMD on managing this normal human emotion.
- Fertility Drugs
Learn more from WebMD about fertility drugs, including how they work and their side effects.
- Do You Grind Your Teeth During Sleep?
Bruxism, or teeth grinding, can damage tooth enamel and dental work. Learn more from WebMD about this common sleep disorder.
- When Your Baby's Skin Looks Blue
Does your baby's skin look blue? WebMD tells you why.
- Proctitis
Find out more about proctitis, an inflammation of the anus and the lining of the rectum.
- Men and Heart Disease
Learn more from WebMD about various forms of heart disease.
- Ocular Hypertension
If monitored, intraocular pressure, or pressure inside the eye, may not lead to glaucoma. Learn more here about the causes, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment of ocular hypertension.
- Depression: Know Your Health Care Team
WebMD tells you which health care providers treat depression.
- Sleep Disorders: When Bedwetting Suggests a Problem
When bedwetting is accompanied by other symptoms, a medical or psychological problem may be to blame. WebMD explains.
- Anger Management
WebMD explains anger and managing anger.
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Migraines
If you suffer from headaches or migraines, these questions from the experts at WebMD may be helpful for your next visit to the doctor.
- REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: What You Can Do
Because persons with REM sleep behavior disorder have a risk of injuring themselves and their sleep partners, safety of the sleeping environment is very important. Here are some tips.
- Coping With the Stigma of Mental Illness
WebMD offers ideas on coping with the stigma attached to mental illness.
- Ways to Manage Stress
Before stress takes a toll on your health, learn how you can keep it under control and manage it.
- How Stress Affects Your Health
How does stress affect your health? Find out now.
- Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
WebMD lists common symptoms associated with sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs.
- Tests for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
WebMD provides a brief overview of tests for sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs.
- Latex Allergies
It’s in lots of products. Do you know what the symptoms are, and how to avoid latex?
- Alternative Treatments for Insomnia
Alternative therapies for insomnia range from diet and exercise to mental conditioning and herbs. Learn more from WebMD about nondrug remedies for getting to sleep and staying asleep.
- Keeping a Sleep Diary
Keeping a diary of your sleep and wake habits can help your doctor figure out why you're not sleeping well.
- Lower Your High Cholesterol
Learn about the links between cholesterol and heart disease.
- Sleep Apnea Treatments
Sleep apnea treatments can include lifestyle changes and surgery. Learn more about treatment options for sleep apnea.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Diagnosis
Diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis can be difficult. Find out how it's done.
- Sleep Disorders and Hypersomnia Treatment
WebMD explains various treatments for hypersomnia, or excessive sleepiness.
- Peritonsillar Abscess
WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of a peritonsillar abscess, a potentially dangerous infection that forms next to the tonsils.
- Osteoporosis: Are You at Risk?
Learn about osteoporosis and if you're at risk.
- What Are Support Groups for Anxiety?
How support groups can help with anxiety .
- What You Need to Know About Assisted Living
Assisted living is a type of housing designed for people who need various levels of medical and personal care. WebMD offers questions to ask when you are considering assisted living for yourself or a loved one.
- Assisted Living Facilities for Alzheimer's Disease
Get tips on what to look for in an assisted living facility for your loved one with Alzheimer's disease.
- National Caregiving Organizations for Alzheimer's Disease
WebMD provides a list of national caregiving and advocacy organizations to help you care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another illness.
- Alzheimer's Caregiving When You're Far Away
With careful planning, and the help of technology, you can stay connected and feel a sense of control over your loved one's day-to-day care.
- Insomnia
WebMD explains the symptoms and causes of insomnia, and offers tips for getting a good night's sleep.
- Understanding Flu Symptoms
Which symptoms signal the flu - and when is it time to call the doctor?
- Progression and Stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Everybody's different when it comes to RA. Find out some common patterns in the way the symptoms change over the long run.
- Molluscum Contagiosum
WebMD explains a viral skin infection called molluscum contagiosum, including symptoms and treatment.
- 10 Tips to Beat Insomnia
If you are suffering from insomnia, there are many steps you can take to change your behaviors and lifestyle to help and get some sleep.
- Menstrual Pain
Menstrual pain can range from mild to unbearable. WebMD explains what is behind the pain and what you can do about it.