Conditions starting with S

Safe Opioid Use

Opioids are strong pain relievers. People who take them are at risk for opioid use disorder (OUD) and overdose. These risks increase when opioids are misused.

Safety

You cannot remove all the safety hazards from life, but you can reduce them. Learn how to avoid many major hazards and prepare for emergencies.

Salivary Gland Cancer

Salivary glands empty saliva into your mouth. Salivary gland cancer is a rare type of head and neck cancer. Learn about the associated symptoms.

Salivary Gland Disorders

Salivary gland disorders may affect your ability to make saliva. Read about some of the causes of irritated and swollen glands such as mumps.

Salivary gland stones

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Salmonella Infections

Salmonella is a group of bacteria that is a common cause of foodborne illness. Learn the symptoms. Know when to, and who should see a doctor.

Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a disease that leads to inflammation, usually in lungs, skin, or lymph nodes. It starts as granulomas. Discover symptoms and tests.

Scabies

Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. Common all over the world and can affect anyone, learn treatments.

Scarlet fever

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Scars

A scar is a permanent patch of skin that grows over a wound. It forms as your body heals itself. Learn about types, including keloids, and treatments.

Schistosomiasis (bilharzia)

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Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious brain illness that can include hearing voices that aren't there and thinking others are trying to hurt them.

School Health

Your child spends more time at school than anywhere else except home. Schools affect children's health from learning healthy behaviors to exercise.

Sciatica

Sciatica is a symptom of a problem with the sciatic nerve causing pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling. Read about causes, tests, and treatment.

Scleroderma

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and thickening in the skin and other areas of the body. The exact cause of scleroderma is unknown.

Scoliosis

Scoliosis causes a sideways curve of your backbone, or spine. It is most common in late childhood and early teens. Find out more.

Scurvy

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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal affective disorder or SAD is a type of depression experienced by some people during the winter months, when there is less natural sunlight.

Seasonal allergies

Hay fever (Pollen Allergy) is a type of allergy triggered by pollen from trees, weeds and grasses. Learn the symptoms.

Secondhand Smoke

Secondhand smoke is smoke that comes from the burning end of a cigarette, cigar, or pipe, and the smoke breathed out by the smoker affecting others.

Seizures

Seizures are caused by sudden, abnormal electrical activity in the brain. They can be mild or severe. Learn about the types, causes, and treatments.

Self-Harm

Self-harm refers to a person harming themselves on purpose. About 1 in 100 people experience this. Learn ways to find relief and cope with emotions.

Sepsis

Sepsis is a serious illness and can lead to a life threatening condition called septic shock. Read about symptoms, treatment and risk factors for sepsis.

Septic arthritis

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Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is any kind of sexual activity, contact, or experience that happens without your consent. It is never the victim's fault. Learn more.

Sexual Health

Sexuality is part of life. Learn about what leads to better sexual health, as well as the problems that can affect your ability to have or enjoy sex.

Sexual Problems in Men

Learn about the causes of sexual problems in men and how to treat them. Causes may be physical, hormonal, psychological, or due to medicines.

Sexual Problems in Women

Learn about the causes of sexual problems in women and how to treat them. Causes may be physical, hormonal, psychological, or due to medicines.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are passed from person to person during sexual contact. Testing, vaccines, and prevention behaviors can lower your risk.

Shin splints

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Shingles

Learn about shingles (herpes zoster), which is a painful rash, often on one side of the body. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.

Shock

Shock happens when not enough blood and oxygen can get to your organs and tissues. It can be life threatening. Find out about symptoms and treatment.

Short-sightedness (myopia)

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Shoulder impingement

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Shoulder Injuries and Disorders

Your shoulders can be affected by injuries such as sprains, strains and rotator cuff tear. Learn how to treat and prevent shoulder pain and injury.

Sick building syndrome

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Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited disorders that affect your red blood cells. It can cause pain, anemia, and other problems. Learn about treatments.

Silicosis

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Sinusitis

Sinusitis (inflamed sinuses) is sometimes caused by an infection, but there are several types (such as chronic or recurrent). Find all the symptoms.

Sjogren's Syndrome

Sjogren's Syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes dryness of the mouth, eyes and other parts of the body. Learn how to relieve the symptoms.

Skin abscess

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Skin Aging

Direct sunlight on unprotected skin and lifestyle factors can affect skin aging. Find ways to revamp your skin care routine to reduce premature aging.

Skin Cancer

Try ABCDE on a mole to check for signs of skin cancer: Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Elevation. Learn more on advanced detection and treatments.

Skin Conditions

Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers and protects your body. Learn about skin conditions, including causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Skin cyst

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Skin Infections

Skin infections can be caused by bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasites. Impetigo is a type among kids. Shingles is a reactivation of chickenpox virus.

Skin irritation

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Skin Pigmentation Disorders

Read about skin pigmentation disorders, which affect the color of your skin. It could be too light or too dark, in certain areas or all over the body.

Skin tags

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Slapped cheek syndrome

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Sleep

Sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes your breathing to stop or get very shallow while you sleep. Discover sleep apnea symptoms and treatment.

Sleep apnoea

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Sleep Disorders

Getting a good sleep is vital to your health, but many Americans don't get enough. Learn about sleep disorders, treatments, and good sleep habits.

Sleep paralysis

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Sleepwalking

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Slipped disc

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Small Intestine Disorders

Your small intestine connects your stomach to your large intestine (or colon). Find out about different diseases and disorders of the small intestine.

Smallpox

Smallpox is an infectious disease caused by the Variola virus. It is contagious and has killed thousands. Find a list of symptoms related to smallpox

Smokeless Tobacco

Those who enjoy chewing tobacco think it's safer than smoking. But smokeless tobacco can also cause dangerous risks. Read about them.

Smoking

There's no way around it. Smoking is bad for your health. Learn the effects of smoking (how smoking harms nearly every organ) and how to quit.

Smoking and Youth

The younger you are when you start smoking, the more health problems it can cause. Know the risks of smoking cigarettes for people under age 21.

Snake bites

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Snoring

Snoring is the sound you make when your breathing is blocked while you are asleep. Learn common causes. Find treatments available to reduce snoring.

Sodium

Did you know that most Americans get more sodium than they need? Read about what you can do to manage your sodium intake

Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Soft tissue sarcoma refers to cancer that begins in the muscle, fat, vessels or tendons. It can cause a lump or swelling. See which treatments are available

Sore Throat

Sore throat or pharyngitis has many causes including allergies, smoking, strep throat, and mononucleosis. Find treatments options depending on cause.

Speech and Communication Disorders

Speech and communication disorders affect our ability to communicate. From saying sounds incorrectly to being unable to understand others talking.

Speech and Language Problems in Children

It can be hard to know if your child's speech or language delay is a problem. Read about the types of problems and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Spider Bites

Spider bites generally garner a reaction similar to that of a bee sting, including redness, pain and swelling. Find tips on how to treat spider bites

Spinal Cord Diseases

Read about diseases of the spinal cord, the bundle of nerves running down the middle of your back. It carries signals between the brain and the body.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries disrupt signals between your brain and body. This can cause problems like weakness and paralysis. Read about treatment and rehab.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) attacks nerve cells in the spinal cord, weakening voluntary muscles. Read about the genetics, types, and what may help.

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis causes narrowing in your spine which puts pressure on your nerves and spinal chord. It can cause pain, numbness, and foot problems.

Spine Injuries and Disorders

Spine injuries and spine disorders such as infection, scoliosis, and herniated disk can cause pain and other issues. Read about problems of the spine.

Spleen Diseases

The spleen is an organ above the stomach, under the ribs. Certain diseases may cause a spleen to swell. A damaged spleen may need removed. Read more.

Spondylolisthesis

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Sports Fitness

Sports are a great way to get or stay in shape. Find tips on what you can do before and after your sports fitness session to maintain your health

Sports Injuries

Get the facts on sports injuries, including the most common types, and read about the treatments available

Sports Safety

If you play sports, your safety should be a priority. Learn how to prevent related injuries by taking the following precautions

Sprains and Strains

A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament while a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon. Learn how to lower your risks of sprains and strains.

Squint

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Stammering

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Staph infection

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Staphylococcal Infections

Staph infections are caused by bacteria that are commonly found on the skin or in the nose. Learn how to prevent and treat Staph infections.

Statins

If diet and exercise don't reduce your cholesterol levels, you may need to take medicine. Often, this medicine is a statin. Learn more about statins.

Stem Cells

There are two main types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells. Read about three ways stem cells differ from other cells in the body

Steroids

Anabolic steroids are often used illegally to build muscle. But corticosteroids are used to treat a variety of health problems. Learn more about steroids.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

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Stillbirth

A stillbirth is when a mother's baby dies in the womb after the 20th week of pregnancy. Read more on how to cope or support your loved one.

Stomach Cancer

Did you know risk factors for stomach (gastric) cancer include a diet high in salty or smoked food or having an H. pylori infection? Learn more here.

Stomach Disorders

Have questions about what's causing your bellyache? Take a look at this information on stomach disorders. Find information on kids and adults.

Stomach ulcer

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Strep A

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Streptococcal Infections

Streptococcal is a type of bacteria that can cause strep throat (group A) or blood infections (group B). Learn how they can be prevented and treated.

Stress

Read about causes, symptoms and treatments associated with stress, something that most people encounter from time to time.

Stress and anticipatory nerves

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Stretch marks

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Stroke

A stroke happens when there is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain. Immediate treatment may save a life and increase the chances for successful recovery.

Stroke Rehabilitation

Strokes can cause lasting brain damage. Find out how stroke rehabilitation can help stroke survivors relearn skills they lose because of the damage.

Stuttering

Learn about stuttering, or stammering, a speech disorder that affects the flow of your speech. It is more common in children, who often outgrow it.

Stye

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Subarachnoid haemorrhage

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Subdural haematoma

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Sudden anxiety and shock

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest

In sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), an irregular heart rhythm causes the heart to stop beating. Without quick treatment, it causes sudden cardiac death. Find out more.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Learn how to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), which is the leading cause of death in children between 1 month and one year old

Suicide

Suicide is the tenth most common cause of death in the United States. Read about the causes and treatment available, including a suicide hotline number

Sun Exposure

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. Reduce your risk by staying in the shade and wearing protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen all year.

Sunburn

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Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)

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Surgery

There are many reasons to have surgery, ranging from pain prevention to body adjustments. However, there are risks associated with it. Read about them

Swallowing Disorders

Trouble swallowing (dysphagia) can happen with a number of neurological disorders. Older adults are at higher risk. Learn about causes and therapies.

Sweat

Sweating (perspiration) is how your body cools itself. Too much of it is hyperhidrosis, too little is anhidrosis. Find out what is and isn't normal.

Swelling and skin irritation

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Swollen ankles, feet and legs (oedema)

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Swollen arms and hands (oedema)

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Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. It causes sores on the genitals, rectum, or mouth. Read about testing, prevention, and treatment.

Syringomyelia

In syringomyelia, a cyst forms in your spinal cord. It gets bigger over time, destroying part of the spinal cord. Learn about causes and treatments.