Conditions starting with V

Vaccine Safety

Vaccines protect you and your family from disease. Learn about vaccine safety in the United States. It includes a thorough process of testing and evaluating vaccines before they can be approved.

Vaccines

Vaccines protect against life-threatening diseases. Follow a recommended immunization schedule to protect yourself and others at all stages of life.

Vaginal Bleeding

Vaginal bleeding is different from a period. It may last for weeks, or is between periods, before puberty, during pregnancy, or after menopause. Learn about the causes.

Vaginal Cancer

Vaginal cancer is not very common and can be found early with a pap smear. Learn about risk factors such as HPV and the treatment options available.

Vaginal Diseases

Vaginal diseases can cause uncomfortable symptoms like itching, burning, and pain. Read about vaginitis (inflammation) and other common vaginal problems.

Vaginismus

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Vaginitis

Vaginitis, and vulvovaginitis, are an inflammation or infection of the vagina. They can cause itching, pain, discharge, and odor. Learn about causes and treatment.

Valley Fever

Valley Fever is a disease caused by a fungus called Coccidioides. You get it from inhaling the spores of the fungus. It's most common in older adults.

Varicose eczema

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Varicose Veins

Varicose veins (or spider veins) are swollen, twisted veins that you can see just under the skin. Learn about how to keep them from getting worse.

Vascular dementia

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Vascular Diseases

Your vascular system is made up of blood vessels that carry blood to and from the heart. Learn about vascular diseases and their treatments.

Vasculitis

Vasculitis, also called Angiitis, is an inflammation of the blood vessels. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

Vasectomy

Vasectomy is a surgical form of birth control in men. Read about how it is done, and how it can sometimes be surgically reversed.

Vegetarian Diet

A vegetarian diet focuses on plants for food. There is no single type of vegetarian diet. Nutrients to focus on include protein, iron and calcium.

Venous leg ulcer

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Vertigo

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Veterans and Military Family Health

Families of military service members and veterans face some unique challenges such as disruptions in parenting. Learn how families may be affected.

Veterans and Military Health

Military service members and veterans face life-threatening injuries, mental health problems and problems from exposure to environmental hazards.

Viral Infections

Viruses cause familiar infections such as the common cold, but they also cause severe illnesses. Learn more about viral infections and their symptoms.

Vision Impairment and Blindness

Vision impairment (low vision) and blindness can have many causes. If you lose vision, you can't get it back. But there are ways to manage; learn how.

Vision loss

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Vitamin A

Vitamin A is an antioxidant. Vitamin A plays a role in your vision, bone growth, reproduction, cell functions and immune system.

Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia

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Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an antioxidant. It is important for your skin, bones, and connective tissue. It promotes healing and helps the body absorb iron.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. You can get Vitamin D in three ways: through your skin, from your diet, and from supplements.

Vitamin D Deficiency

A lack of vitamin D (deficiency) can affect your bones and overall health. Learn who is at risk, how much vitamin D you need, and how to get enough.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant. It plays a role in your immune system and metabolic processes. People with certain disorders may need extra Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K makes proteins for healthy bones and tissues. It also makes proteins for blood clotting. There are different types of vitamin K.

Vitamins

Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally. There are 13 vitamins your body needs; Each has specific jobs.

Vitiligo

Vitiligo causes white patches on your skin. It occurs when the cells that give your skin its color are destroyed. Learn about possible treatments.

VLDL Cholesterol

VLDL is one of the "bad" types of cholesterol. Having too much can lead to a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries. Learn how to lower your VLDL level.

Voice Disorders

Overusing your vocal cords can lead to various voice disorders such as polyps, nodules or sores on the cords. These signs may indicate a disorder.

Volcanoes

A volcano is a vent in the Earth's crust. Volcanic gas and ash can damage the lungs of infants, older adults, and people with respiratory illnesses.

Von Hippel-Lindau Disease

Von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL) is a rare, genetic disease that causes tumors and cysts to grow in your body.

Von Willebrand disease

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Vulval cancer

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Vulvar Cancer

Vulvar cancer is cancer of the labia or skin of a woman's genitals. It is very rare, but treatable. Having HPV is a risk factor. Get more details here.

Vulvar Disorders

Vulvar disorders are conditions that affect the health of a woman's genitals such as pain, skin conditions, infections or cancer. Find out more.

Vulvodynia (vulval pain)

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