Diseases and Conditions

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in your wrist.

Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that occurs in your leg veins. It can break off and travel to…

Dementia is a group of symptoms often caused by changes in brain structure. It often occurs in older people but…

Depression is a mood disorder that affects people of all ages and is different for everyone. A person who has…

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn’t make or use the hormone insulin properly.

Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your child’s body doesn’t’ make or use insulin properly. There are two…

Diabetes insipidus is a hormone disorder that causes extreme thirst and increased urination. There is no cure, but it can…

Diabetic Ketoacidosis is a serious condition related to diabetes and fatal if not properly treated.

Diabetic nephropathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the kidneys.

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that happens in people who have diabetes. It can cause changes in…

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that affects people who have diabetes. It affects the retina. A healthy retina is…

Diaper rash is redness and rash on a baby’s bottom or genital area. It is a very common rash. Normally,…

Diverticular Disease is a group of conditions that affect your large intestine (colon).

Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects physical and intellectual development.

What is dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for pain that women have before or during menses (known as their period). It usually is not serious. Symptoms of dysmenorrhea Menstrual cramps can feel like a dull ache or a shooting pain. They most often…

Dyspareunia is a medical term used to describe painful sex for women.

Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder that can result from multiple causes.