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Swelling and irritation in the arteries in the temples. This also is called giant cell arteritis.

A stretching or tearing of ligaments, the fibrous tissue that connects bones and joints.

A gradual thickening and tightening of tissue under the skin in the hand.

A form of arthritis that affects children.

A partial or complete tear of the tendon just above the heel. The injury makes it hard to raise the foot or walk properly.

A group of illnesses typically passed from parent to child that mostly affect the skin, joints and blood vessels.

A condition that causes pain on the inner side of the elbow.

Embolic stroke is when a clot travels to the brain and blocks blood flow. Get clear information on symptoms, treatment options, prevention and recovery.

This speech disorder happens when the brain does not communicate properly with the muscles used for speech.

A condition in which the body produces too many of the blood cells that help clotting.

A rare condition in which the neck muscles tighten, causing the head to twist to one side.

Any disease of the joints.

A type of arthritis that affects some people who have the skin condition psoriasis.

One-sided, lower belly pain linked to ovulation.

Crackling or grating sound caused by joint surfaces rubbing against each other.

A heart rhythm disorder in which the heart's upper chambers beat too quickly. Also called an arrhythmia.

Painful swelling of the fluid-filled pads, called bursae, that act as cushions at the joints.

A bacterial infection of the nervous system that can be prevented by a vaccine.

A life-threatening illness in newborn babies caused by infection with germs called bacteria.

A bulge of tissue into the vagina that occurs when the tissue between the rectum and the vagina weakens or tears.