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A to Z Symptom: Diarrhea

Diarrhea (loose, watery, or more frequent stools) can be a symptom of many conditions, including common infections. Most cases go away in a few days with proper home care.

A to Z Symptom: Dizziness

Dizziness refers to feelings of lightheadedness, imbalance, or vertigo (the sensation that one’s surroundings are spinning or moving).

A to Z: Deformity, Acquired

Learn about complications of injuries and illnesses and conditions that affect the size and shape of body parts.

A to Z: Deformity, Congenital

Learn about types of birth defects and conditions that affect the size and shape of body parts.

A to Z: Dehydration

Learn about dehydration, a condition that occurs when someone loses more fluids than he or she takes in.

A to Z: Dental Cavities

A dental cavity is a hole in the tooth that can grow bigger and deeper over time.

A to Z: Depression

Depression is a mood disorder that can affect people of all ages, including kids and teens.

A to Z: Dermatitis

Learn about dermatitis, inflammation of the skin that causes itching and discomfort.

A to Z: Dermatitis, Atopic

Learn about atopic dermatitis, an inflammation of the skin that causes itching and discomfort.

A to Z: Dermatitis, Contact

Learn about contact dermatitis, inflammation of the skin that causes itching and discomfort.