Conditions

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Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid is underactive, and the gland doesn’t produce…

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Laryngeal
Cancer

Allergies occur when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance, such as foods, pollen…

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Lip
Cancer

Lip cancer is a type of oral cancer that develops when abnormal cells grow out of control and…

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Melanoma

Hoarseness is caused by an issue with the vocal cords and may involve an inflamed larynx…

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Nasopharyngeal
Cancer

Nasopharyngeal cancer occurs in the nasopharynx, the area behind the nose and above the back of the…

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Salivary Gland
Cancer

Salivary gland cancer affects the salivary glands in or near the mouth. Salivary gland tumors may…

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Salivary Gland
Infection

A salivary gland infection may be caused by a bacterial or viral infection, which can lead…

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Salivary Gland
Stones

Salivary gland stones, also called sialolithiasis, is a condition in which mineral deposits harden…

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Salivary Gland
Tumors

Salivary gland tumors are growths of abnormal cells that originate in the salivary glands, usually…

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Skin
Cancer

Skin cancer is a condition that typically develops as a result of sun exposure. The two types of…

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Thyroid
Cancer

Thyroid cancer affects the thyroid gland, which is located in the front part of the neck and below…

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Thyroid
Hormones

The thyroid gland uses iodine to produce thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), the two main…

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Thyroid
Nodules

Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps that form within the thyroid gland. Most thyroid nodules…

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Tonsil
Cancer

Tonsil cancer affects the two oval-shaped pads located in the back of the mouth, called the tonsils…

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Vocal Cord
Cancer

Vocal cord cancer, also called laryngeal cancer, affects the cartilage and muscles in the voice box…