Also called: Cleft spine, Open spineSpina bifida is the most common disabling birth defect in the United States. It is a type of neural tube defect, which is a problem with the spinal cord or its coverings. It happens if the fetal spinal column doesn't close completely during the first month of pregnancy. There is usually nerve damage that causes at least some paralysis of the legs. Many people with spina bifida will need assistive devices such as braces, crutches or wheelchairs. They may have learning Read more [...]
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Also called: Barlow's syndrome, Floppy valve syndrome, MVPMitral valve prolapse (MVP) occurs when one of your heart's valves doesn't work properly. MVP is one of the more common heart valve conditions. Most often, it's a lifelong condition that a person is born with. Most people with MVP have no symptoms or problems, need no treatment, and are able to lead normal, active lives.Read more to view related video clips[tubepress mode='tag', tagValue='Mitral Valve Prolapse medical'] Read more [...]
Also called: HarelipCleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that affect the upper lip and roof of the mouth. They happen when the tissue that forms the roof of the mouth and upper lip don't join before birth. The problem can range from a small notch in the lip to a groove that runs into the roof of the mouth and nose. This can affect the way the child's face looks. It can also lead to problems with eating, talking and ear infections.Read more to view related video clips[tubepress mode='tag', Read more [...]
Sexuality is a big part of being human. Love, affection and sexual intimacy all play a role in healthy relationships. They also contribute to your sense of well-being. A number of disorders can affect the ability to have or enjoy sex, including erectile dysfunction and female sexual problems. Concerns about infertility or fear of unplanned pregnancy can also come into play.Read more to view related video clips[tubepress mode='tag', tagValue='Sexual Health medical'] Read more [...]
There are many problems that can keep a woman from enjoying sex. They include
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Also called: Anorexia nervosa, Binge eating, Bulimia
Eating disorders are serious behavior problems. They include
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Also called: CJDCreutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative brain disorder. Symptoms usually start around age 60. Memory problems, behavior changes, vision problems and poor muscle coordination progress quickly to dementia, coma and death. Most patients die within a year.Read more to view related video clips[tubepress mode='tag', tagValue='Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease medical'] Read more [...]
Also called: Learning differences, Learning disabilities
Learning disorders affect how a person understands, remembers and responds to new information. People with learning disorders may have problems
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Also called: Annual checkup, Annual physical examination, Routine physical examinationRegular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better. Which exams and screenings you need depends on your age, health and family history, and lifestyle choices such as what you eat, how active you are, and whether you smoke.Read more to view related video clips[tubepress mode='tag', tagValue='Health Checkup Read more [...]
Also called: Botulinum toxin type A
Botox is a drug made from a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It’s the same toxin that causes a life-threatening type of food poisoning called botulism. Doctors use it in small doses to treat health problems, including
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