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Substance Use Disorders
When a person loses control and misuses a substance like alcohol or drugs, it can become a harmful habit. This is called substance use disorder.
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Protein Losing Enteropathy (PLE)
Protein losing enteropathy (PLE) explains the condition when the body loses important proteins because they are leaking into the intestines.
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Ganglion Cysts
A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled lump under the skin, often over a joint or in a tendon in the hand or wrist. If the cyst appears on top of the wrist, it is called a dorsal wrist ganglion cyst. A cyst on the palm side of the wrist is a volar wrist ganglion cyst. These cysts are usually harmless.
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), is a rare congenital condition where the muscles in the diaphragm do not grow together, leaving a hole. The hole allows the intestines and other organs (stomach, liver) to move up into the baby’s chest. When this happens, it makes it hard for the lungs to grow.
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Neurofibromatosis (NF1, NF2 & SWN)
Neurofibromatosis includes three distinct health conditions. These genetic disorders case tumors in the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and nerves. While most tumors are non-aggressive, they may still require treatment.