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Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It affects how your body uses sugar (glucose) and can cause high blood sugar levels that can affect your pregnancy and your baby's health.

While it can seem alarming, gestational diabetes is manageable. With careful monitoring and treatment …

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A vaginal yeast infection, also known as vaginal candidiasis, is a common fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge, and intense itchiness in the vagina and vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening. While bothersome, yeast infections are rarely serious and can be effectively treated with antifungal medications.

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Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition that affects the tendons on the outside of the elbow. Despite its name, you don't have to be a tennis player to develop this condition. In fact, any activity that involves repetitive arm movements can lead to tennis …

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Polio is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause paralysis and even death. It is caused by the poliovirus, which invades the nervous system and can cause irreversible damage in a matter of hours. Although there is no cure for polio, it can be prevented through vaccination.

Polio …

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Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs when the spaces within your spine narrow, putting pressure on your spinal cord and the nerves that travel through your spine. This narrowing can happen anywhere along your spine, but it’s most common in the lower back (lumbar spine) and neck …

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Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also known as tic douloureux, is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. It’s characterized by episodes of sudden, severe, and shooting or stabbing pain in parts of the face, usually on one side …

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A mouth ulcer, also known as a canker sore, is a small, shallow lesion that develops on the soft tissues in your mouth or at the base of your gums. Unlike cold sores, mouth ulcers don't occur on the surface of your lips and aren't contagious. They can be …

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Smegma is a natural secretion that can accumulate under the foreskin of the penis or around the folds of the labia. It's usually harmless but can become a problem if it builds up and isn't cleaned regularly.

This whitish substance is comprised of dead skin cells, skin oils, and …

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Dysuria, or painful urination, is a common condition that can affect people of all ages. It is characterized by a burning or stinging sensation during urination, and it can be accompanied by other symptoms such as frequency, urgency, and hesitancy. Dysuria can be caused by a variety of factors …

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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine. It causes inflammation of the vertebrae that can lead to severe, chronic pain and discomfort. Over time, the inflammation can lead to new bone formation on the spine, causing sections of the spine to fuse in …