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Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects …

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Aug 30, 2024 · Overview Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ongoing lung condition caused by damage to the lungs. The damage results in swelling and irritation, also …

Apr 25, 2025 · Swollen lymph nodes most often happen because of infection from bacteria or viruses. Rarely, cancer causes swollen lymph nodes. The lymph nodes, also called lymph …

Nov 1, 2024 · Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes breakdown of the protective covering of nerves. Multiple sclerosis can cause numbness, weakness, trouble walking, vision changes …

Jun 11, 2005 · A high white blood cell count usually means one of the following has increased the making of white blood cells: An infection. Reaction to a medicine. A bone marrow disease An …

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Mar 7, 2023 · Symptoms Muscle cramps occur mostly in leg muscles, most often in the calf. Cramps usually last for seconds to minutes. After the cramp eases, the area might be sore for …

Compared with a healthy liver (top), a fatty liver (bottom) appears bigger and discolored. Tissue samples show extra fat in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, while inflammation and advanced …