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Shingles

Shingles is an infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.

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Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is an injury to the outer side of the elbow where the muscles and tendons attach to the bone. The muscles or tendons of the forearm that pull your wrist back (extend the wrist) get damaged.

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Back Sciatica

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. Sciatica is caused by increased pressure placed on the sciatic nerve, most commonly from a herniated disk.

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Sphincter Pharyngoplasty Surgery

Sphincter pharyngoplasty is a surgery done to help correct velopharyngeal dysfunction, or VPD.

Hemophilia

Hemophilia is an inherited blood disorder. In hemophilia, a blood clotting factor is missing. In Hemophilia A, Factor VIII (8) is missing. In Hemophilia B, Factor IX (9) is missing. Without these factors, blood will not clot well. People with hemophilia are born with the disorder. It is not contagious.

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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

This Helping Hand™ explains the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

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Head Lice

Head lice are tiny, six-legged insects that spend their entire life on human heads. Nits are the eggs of the lice. Nits look like bits of dandruff in the hair but do not flake off when touched. Lice are usually spread from child to child when sharing clothing, combs or brushes.

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Enterovirus Infections in Children

First published September 2014 Updated June 2026 If your child comes down with a fever, runny nose, sore throat, rash, or upset stomach during the summer or fall, an enterovirus may be the cause.