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Vaginal Cancer | 26 Members |
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The vagina is the canal leading from the cervix (the opening of uterus) to the outside of the body. Vaginal cancer is not common. When found in early stages, it can often be cured. There are two main types of vaginal cancer:
Sq...
Category: Cancers
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Varicose Veins | 40 Members |
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Varicose veins are veins on the leg which are large, twisted, and ropelike, and can cause pain, swelling, or itching. They are an extreme form of telangiectasia, or spider veins.
Other symptoms of varicose veins include: aching...
Category: Heart, Blood & Circulation
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Vasectomy | 63 Members |
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In a vasectomy, the vasa deferentia, the tubes which connect the testicles to the prostate, are cut and closed. This prevents sperm produced in the testicles to enter the ejaculated semen (which is mostly produced in the seminal v...
Category: Men's Health
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Vegetarians & Vegans | 1096 Members |
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Vegetarianism is the practice of not consuming the flesh of any animal (including sea animals) with or without also eschewing other animal derivatives, such as dairy products or eggs. Some vegetarians also choose to refrain from w...
Category: Gastrointestinal System
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Velocardio-facial syndrome | 7 Members |
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22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a disorder caused by the deletion of a small piece of chromosome 22. The deletion occurs near the middle of the chromosome at a location designated q11.2. It has a birth incidence estimated at 1:4000.
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Category: Genetic & Metabolic
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Veterans | 277 Members |
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This community is dedicated to all veterans of armed forces, and the health and life challenges they face.
A veteran (from Latin vetus, meaning "old") is a person who is experienced in a particular area, and is particularly used...
Category: Personal Challenges
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Video Game Addiction | 320 Members |
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Game addiction is a form of psychological addiction related to a compulsive use of computer and video games, most notably MMORPGs - open ended, online video games known for their depth, breadth, and social interaction. People suff...
Category: Addiction & Recovery
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Vitiligo | 95 Members |
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Vitiligo or leukoderma is a skin disease that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular white patches of skin. The precise etiology of the disease is complex and not fully understood. There is some evidence suggesting it is c...
Category: Skin & Hair
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von Hippel-Lindau Disease (VHL) | 15 Members |
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Von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL) is a rare inherited genetic condition involving the abnormal growth of tumors in parts of the body which are particularly rich in blood supply.
Features of VHL are:
angiomatosis - little knots...
Category: Genetic & Metabolic
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Vulvar Cancer | 95 Members |
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Cancer of the vulva (also known as vulvar cancer) most often affects the inner edges of the labia majora or the labia minora. Less often, cancer occurs on the clitoris or in Bartholin glands (small mucus-producing glands on eithe...
Category: Cancers
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