Conditions starting with C

C. diff Infections

C. diff or C. difficile is a bacterium that causes diarrhea. You are more likely to get C. diff if you take antibiotics or are an older adult.

Caffeine

Many people enjoy a cup of coffee or tea to give them a boost. But is it safe? Learn more about caffeine.

Calcium

Your body needs calcium for many reasons. Learn what foods are high in calcium and how much calcium you need in a healthy diet.

Campylobacter Infections

If you have diarrhea, bloating, and vomiting, you may have a campylobacter infection. How do you get it? How can you treat it? Learn more.

Cancer Alternative Therapies

There are options to consider when deciding about cancer treatment. Learn more about cancer alternative therapies that may help.

Cancer Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy may help you fight the spread of cancer. Find out about the types of chemotherapy and side effects.

Cancer Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer. Learn about the different types.

Cancer in Children

You will have a lot of questions if your child is diagnosed with cancer. Many cancers in children can be treated. Learn about childhood cancers.

Cancer--Living with Cancer

Living with cancer is not easy. It can take a physical and emotional toll on your health. Learn how to cope with cancer in your daily life.

Canker Sores

Canker sores (Aphthous ulcers) are painful sores inside of the mouth. They are non-cancerous but can cause viral infections. Read about the triggers.

Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorders

Carbs include sugar, starch, and fiber. Some disorders affect how your body uses these nutrients, causing health problems. Learn more.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are one of the basic food groups. Learn how to incorporate carbohydrates into a healthy diet.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer. It is a deadly gas that has no color or smell. Protect yourself and your family by learning more.

Carcinoid Tumors

Carcinoid tumors can happen in the lungs or digestive tract. Learn about risk factors, tests, treatment, and more.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) is a program to help you get better after heart problems or heart surgery. Learn what it includes and how it can help.

Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is a disease that causes the heart to become enlarged, thick, or stiff. Read about the different types, their symptoms, and treatments.

Cardiovascular disease

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Caregiver Health

Caregiving can be rewarding, but it may also be stressful and sometimes even overwhelming. Learn how to prevent or relieve caregiver stress.

Caregivers

Are you a caregiver? If so, you may have to help with cooking, paying bills, and more. Learn about caregiving and how to find support for yourself.

Carotid Artery Disease

In carotid artery disease, a waxy substance (plaque) clogs the arteries that bring blood to your brain and head. Find out how it cause a stroke.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Is the numbness and pain in your arm and wrist a passing cramp or carpal tunnel syndrome? Learn about carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms and treatment.

Cartilage Disorders

Cartilage covers the ends of your bones. Sports injuries and other disorders can cause cartilage problems. Learn how to take care of your cartilage.

Cat Scratch Disease

If you feel sick after a you have been scratched or bitten by a cat, you may have cat scratch disease, also called cat scratch fever. Find out more.

Cataract

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye. It affects your vision. Cataracts are very common in older people. Learn about symptoms and surgery.

Cataracts in adults

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Catarrh

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Cavernoma

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Celiac Disease

Coping with celiac disease can be challenging. Learn about gluten-free diets, signs and symptoms, tests, and more.

Cellulitis

Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and deep underlying tissues. The cause is usually a type of strep bacteria. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

Cerebellar Disorders

Cerebellar disorders are problems with the cerebellum, an area of the brain that controls coordination and balance. Ataxias is one of these disorders.

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy, CP happens when areas of the brain that control movement and posture do not develop correctly or get damaged. Treatment can improve.

Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer starts in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower, narrow end of the uterus. Long-lasting HPV infection causes almost all cervical cancers.

Cervical spondylosis

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Cervix Disorders

The cervix is the lower part of a woman's uterus. Read about problems that can affect the cervix, like cervicitis (inflammation) and cervical polyps.

Cesarean Delivery

Learn about Cesarean delivery (C-section), surgery to deliver a baby through the mother's abdomen. It is done when a vaginal birth is not safe.

Chagas Disease

Chagas disease, also called American trypanosomiasis, is a disease caused by a parasite. It is mainly spread by kissing bugs, which are common in Latin America. It is important to get early treatment. Learn about the signs and symptoms.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, CMT affects your peripheral nerves. Interrupting messages to your brain about things around you, like touch.

Charles Bonnet syndrome

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Chemical Emergencies

Are you prepared for a chemical emergency? Find out.

Chest infection

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Chest Injuries and Disorders

Your chest is packed with vital organs, like the esophagus, lungs, and heart. Learn about the different types of chest injuries and chest disorders.

Chest Pain

Chest pain can be caused by a heart attack, but it can have other causes. Learn about what they are, and when you should get immediate medical help.

Chiari Malformation

Chiari Malformation (CMs) is a congenital condition in which brain tissue extends to the spinal canal. Learn about the different types and symptoms.

Chickenpox

Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It causes an itchy rash with blisters. Learn about vaccines and treatment.

Chikungunya

Mosquitoes carry the Chikungunya virus. Learn about Chikungunya prevention, symptoms, treatment, and more.

Chilblains

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Child Abuse

Child abuse can have many forms. It can have long lasting emotional effects. Learn about child abuse.

Child Behavior Disorders

Is your child showing aggression, hostility, or other disruptive behaviors? Learn about childhood behavior disorders and how to help your child.

Child Dental Health

Healthy teeth and gums are important to your child's overall health. Good dental habits and proper oral care can help prevent tooth decay and cavities.

Child Development

Ever wonder what's "normal" for your child? Child development includes physical, intellectual, social, and emotional changes. Learn more.

Child Mental Health

It's important to recognize and treat mental illnesses in children early on. Learn about warning signs, tests, and therapies.

Child Nutrition

What should be on your kid's plate? A healthy diet helps children grow and learn. Learn more about nutrition for children.

Child Safety

What steps should you take to ensure your child's safety? Get specifics on safety for kids.

Child Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse is one form of child abuse. It includes a wide range of actions between a child and an adult or older child. Learn the facts.

Childbirth

Childbirth is the process of having a baby. Learn about the 3 stages of labor, and how you can prepare, tell if you are in labor, and manage the pain.

Childbirth Problems

Complications may happen during childbirth including preterm labor, problems with the umbilical cord or position of the baby, and birth injuries.

Childhood Brain Tumors

Childhood brain tumors are abnormal growths inside the skull of children. Even benign tumors can be serious. Learn when a child should see a doctor.

Childhood cataracts

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Childhood Leukemia

Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells, it is the most common type of childhood cancer. Learn about the symptoms, and treatment options.

Childhood Vaccines

Childhood vaccines, or immunizations, protect your children from many serious or even deadly diseases. Learn why and when you should vaccinate your children.

Children's Health

Most parents know the basics of keeping their child healthy, but what else do you need to know? Learn about issues related to your kid's health.

Chipped, broken or cracked tooth

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Chiropractic

Chiropractic is a health care profession. Chiropractors perform manipulations to the spine or other parts of the body. Read more.

Chlamydia

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Chlamydia Infections

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease contracted by men and women. Chlamydia usually does not have symptoms. Learn about tests and prevention.

Choking

Do you know how to respond if you see someone choking? Learn how to respond with back blows, the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts), and CPR.

Cholera

Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea caused by bacteria usually found in contaminated water. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

Cholesteatoma

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Cholesterol

Your body needs some cholesterol, but too much can raise your risk of heart disease. Know the types (HDL and LDL), and how to lower high cholesterol.

Cholesterol Levels: What You Need to Know

High cholesterol levels can put you at risk of heart diseases. It's important to get regular cholesterol tests and make sure your levels are in a healthy range.

Cholesterol Medicines

If diet and exercise don't reduce your cholesterol levels enough, you may need to take medicine. Learn about the different types of cholesterol medicines.

Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service

We all want high-quality health care, but it's hard to know how to choose. Learn about specific things to consider when finding a doctor.

Chronic Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the airways that carry air to your lungs. Chronic bronchitis is a long-term condition. Discover symptoms and treatment.

Chronic Kidney Disease

If your kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood easily, then you may suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD). Read about the treatments available

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or CLL is cancer of the white blood cells, where abnormal cells are made. This makes it hard for the blood to do its work.

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a cancer of the white blood cells. It usually affects older adults. Learn about symptoms, genetics, and treatment.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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Chronic Pain

Chronic pain lasts longer than three months or the time in which you should have healed. It is not always curable, but treatments can help.

Chronic pancreatitis

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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy

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Circumcision

Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin, the skin that covers the tip of the penis. Read about the medical benefits and risks to circumcision.

Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is caused when scar tissue replaces healthy tissue in the liver because of chronic injury. Learn how cirrhosis is diagnosed and treated.

Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing

To avoid becoming infected by germs from surfaces and objects, it is important to wash your hands often. It's also important to regularly clean and disinfect surfaces and objects. Learn the difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing.

Cleft Lip and Palate

During early pregnancy stages your child may develop cleft lip or cleft palate. Find out when you should have surgery to fix the cleft lip and palate.

Climate Change

Climate change is more than global warming. It's major change in temperature, rainfall, snow, or wind patterns. Read how it can affect your health.

Cloning

Cloning is the process of creating an exact genetic replica of a cell, tissue or organism. Learn about the types and uses in medicine.

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection

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Club Drugs

Club drugs are group of psychoactive drugs popular at bars, night clubs, and raves. They include MDMA (Ecstasy), GHB, and others. Learn more.

Clubfoot

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Cluster headaches

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Cocaine

Cocaine, also called crack cocaine, is a highly addictive stimulant. It can be snorted, injected, or smoked. Learn about health effects and treatment.

Cochlear Implants

A cochlear implant can help individuals who are severely hard of hearing or deaf. A cochlear implant does not restore normal hearing.

Coeliac disease

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Cold and Cough Medicines

There are lots of different cold and cough medicines, and they do different things. Learn about different remedies and when you should take them.

Cold Sores

Learn about types of herpes simplex. Type 1 causes cold sores, fever blisters or oral herpes. Type 2 affects the genital area. Read about symptoms.

Colds and flu

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Colic

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Collapsed Lung

There are two types of collapsed lung: pneumothorax (a total collapse) and atelectasis (partial collapse). Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment.

College Health

College can bring excitement, challenges, and new responsibility. Learn what steps students can take to stay healthy and safe in college.

Colonic Diseases

Diseases of the large intestine can affect your colon's ability to work properly. See how diet, medicines, and in some cases surgery can help.

Colonic Polyps

Colorectal polyps are extra clumps of tissue that grow in the colon. Some polyps can become cancerous but most are not. Details on several types here.

Color Blindness

If you have color blindness, you can't see the difference between certain colors. It is more common in men. Learn about genetics and how to adjust.

Colour vision deficiency (colour blindness)

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Coma

Coma is a state of unconsciousness, where one is alive but cannot move or respond. Outcome depends on the cause, severity, and site of the damage.

Common Cold

Common cold symptoms usually begin 2 or 3 days after infection and last 2 to 14 days. There is no cure for the common cold. Learn tips for relief.

Common Infant and Newborn Problems

It is hard when your baby is sick, many problems are not serious. Learn about how to help your baby, and warning signs for more serious issues.

Compartment syndrome

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Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Complementary and Integrative Medicine, also called alternative medicine includes treatments that are not part of mainstream medicine. Read more.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, RSD are chronic pain conditions. They cause intense pain and can spread.

Compulsive Gambling

Many people enjoy gambling, but some lose control. If you think you might have a gambling addiction, talk to your health care provider for help.

Concussion

Concussion, a minor injury to the brain due to a blow or hit to the head. Symptoms may not show up right away. Learn when to see your doctor.

Congenital heart disease

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Conjunctivitis

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Connective Tissue Disorders

There are over 200 disorders that affect connective tissues. Examples include cellulitis, scars, and osteogenesis imperfecta. Learn more.

Constipation

Feeling "backed-up" or like you need to "go" but just can't? Read some of the reasons why this could be happening and learn some prevention tips.

Contact dermatitis

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COPD

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) makes it hard for you to breathe. At first symptoms are mild, but usually become more severe. Learn more.

Coping with Chronic Illness

Chronic illness can cause stress, anxiety, and anger. It is important to seek help and regain control. Learn about coping with chronic illness.

Coping with Disasters

No matter how well you prepared, you might feel dazed or numb after going through a disaster. Seek help if the reaction gets in the way of your life.

Corneal Disorders

The cornea is a clear layer that covers the front of the eye. It helps the eye focus, and keeps out germs and dust. Read about diseases of the cornea.

Corns and Calluses

Corns and calluses are areas of thick skin, usually on the hands and feet. They happen because of repeated pressure or friction. Read about treatment.

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Learn about coronary artery bypass surgery (or graft, CABG). It uses blood vessels from other areas of the body to bypass narrowed heart arteries.

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It can lead to angina and heart attack. Read about symptoms and tests.

Coronary heart disease

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Corticobasal degeneration

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Cosmetics

Cosmetics are products you use on your body to clean it, beautify it, or change how it looks. An example is makeup. Read about using cosmetics safely.

Costochondritis

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Cough

Coughing helps your body heal or protect itself. There are two types of coughs: acute and chronic. Learn the causes of chronic cough.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)

COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a respiratory disease caused by a virus. It can be very contagious. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

COVID-19 Vaccines

Learn about the vaccines that have been approved and the vaccination program.

CPR

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is an emergency technique used on someone whose heart or breathing has stopped. Learn it; you might save a life.

Cradle cap

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Craniofacial Abnormalities

Craniofacial abnormalities (or craniofacial anomalies) are birth defects of the face or head. A common example is cleft lip and palate. Read more.

Craniosynostosis

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative brain disorder. CJD progresses rapidly and is fatal. Learn how to prevent CJD.

Critical Care

Critical care (also called intensive care) helps people with life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Learn what to expect and how to prepare.

Crohn's Disease

Crohn's Disease can cause inflammation in any area from the mouth to the anus. Read about medicines, surgery or dietary management to treat symptoms.

Croup

Croup symptoms include difficulty breathing, a barking cough, and a hoarse voice. Children are at the highest risk. Learn more about croup.

Cryptosporidiosis

Cryptosporidiosis or Crypto is an illness caused by a parasite that lives in soil, food and water. Learn the common symptoms and what you should do.

Cushing's Syndrome

Cushing's Syndrome (Hypercortisolism) is a rare hormonal disorder caused by over exposure to the hormone, Cortisol. Lab tests can show if you have it.

Cuts and grazes

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Cyclical vomiting syndrome

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Cyclospora

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Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the mucus and sweat glands. The symptoms and severity of CF can vary. Get the facts.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

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Cytomegalovirus Infections

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus found worldwide. Most people with CMV don't need treatment. Learn about who is at risk and how to prevent infection.