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A condition in which part of the intestine slides into a part of the intestine next to it, much like a telescope.

Excess gas in the stomach or upper intestine released from the mouth, also known as burping or belching.

Bloating and swelling in the belly area.

A red, painful lump near the edge of the eyelid that may look like a boil or pimple.

An inflammation of the middle layer of the eye (uvea).

Learn how the immune system mistakenly attacks brain cells to cause swelling in the brain related to this group of conditions.

A long-term condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.

A persistent opening in the heart; a type of congenital heart defect.

Sounds such as whooshing made by fast, choppy blood flow through the heart. Some murmurs are harmless. Others are a sign of a serious heart condition.

An infection in a bone.

Our bodies respond differently to medicines as we age. Find out more about what medicines may have harmful effects as you age.

Choosing types and amounts of food and drink to lose or gain weight or to keep weight steady.

A condition in which the spaces inside the nose become inflamed.

A rough, scaly patch on the skin caused by years of sun exposure.

Inflamed or skin-colored bumps in a ring pattern. They often arise on the hands and feet.

Bright red blood in the stool or with bowel movements.

A condition that causes rough patches and small, tiny bumps on the skin.

An infection caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii.

A cancer that occurs in the bones and soft tissues.

Indented streaks that usually appear on the body from stretching of the skin.