Calluses and Corns
Calluses are protective pads made up of the thickened upper layer of skin due to repeated rubbing of the area. Corns are small calluses that develop on the top of the toes due to pressure or rubbing against shoes or other toes. |
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Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)
Candidiasis, sometimes called moniliasis or a yeast infection, is an infection caused by yeast on the skin and/or mucous membranes. |
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Cardiac Sarcoma
Cardiac sarcoma is a type of tumor that occurs in the heart. Cardiac sarcoma is a primary malignant (cancerous) tumor. |
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a heart muscle condition that occurs when the damaged heart does not effectively pump blood. |
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Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid artery disease, also called carotid artery stenosis, occurs when the carotid arteries, the main blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to the brain, become narrowed. |
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve is compressed as it passes through an opening from the wrist to the hand called the carpal tunnel. |
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Cat Scratch Disease
Cat scratches and bites can cause cat scratch disease, a bacterial infection carried in cat saliva. |
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Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a deep bacterial infection of the skin. |
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Cervical Cancer
If abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix spread deeper into the cervix, or to other tissues or organs, the disease is then called cervical cancer, or invasive cervical cancer. |
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Cholangitis
Cholangitis is an inflammation of the bile duct system that is usually related to a bacterial infection. The bile duct system is the drainage system that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder into the area of the small intestine called the duodenum. The infection may occur suddenly or may be chronic. |
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Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder wall and nearby abdominal lining. Cholecystitis is usually caused by a gallstone in the cystic duct, the duct that connects the gallbladder to the hepatic duct. |
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Cholera
Cholera is an acute, infectious disease caused by the consumption of water or food contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. |
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Chondroblastoma
Sometimes called Codman's tumor, a chondroblastoma is a rare type of benign bone tumor that originates from cartilage. |
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Chondrosarcoma
Chondrosarcoma is a type of bone cancer that develops in cartilage cells. |
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Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis is a long-term inflammation of the bronchi, which results in increased production of mucus, as well as other changes. |
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating condition characterized by profound tiredness, regardless of bed rest. |
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Chronic Liver Disease /Cirrhosis
Chronic liver disease is marked by the gradual destruction of liver tissue over time. Several liver diseases fall under this category, including cirrhosis of the liver and fibrosis of the liver. |
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a cancer of the blood in which too many lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, are produced by the bone marrow and by organs of the lymph system. |
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Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a cancer of the blood in which too many granulocytes, a type of white blood cell, are produced in the bone marrow. |
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD is a term that refers to a group of lung diseases that can interfere with normal breathing. |
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when the leg veins do not allow blood to travel back to the heart. |
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Claudication
Claudication refers to limping because of pain in the thigh, calf, and/or buttocks that occurs when walking. Claudication may be a symptom of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). |
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Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is malignant cells found in the colon or rectum. |
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Congenital Hand Deformities
Congenital anomalies are deformities that are present at birth. |
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Cowden Syndrome
The risk for breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, and thyroid cancer is increased with Cowden syndrome, a rare autosomal dominant disorder that is also associated with a number of specific noncancerous features. |
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Cradle Cap / Seborrheic Dermatitis
Also called cradle cap, seborrheic dermatitis in the infant is characterized by fine white scales. Seborrheic dermatitis can also occur in the diaper area, face, neck, and trunk. Seborrheic dermatitis in this age group usually clears within the first year. |
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Cradle Cap / Seborrheic Dermatitis
Also called cradle cap, seborrheic dermatitis in the infant is characterized by fine white scales. Seborrheic dermatitis can also occur in the diaper area, face, neck, and trunk. Seborrheic dermatitis in this age group usually clears within the first year. |
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Craniosynostosis (Craniofacial Anomaly)
Craniosynostosis is a condition in which the sutures close too early, causing problems with normal brain and skull growth. Premature closure of the sutures may also cause the pressure inside of the head to increase and the skull or facial bones to change from a normal, symmetrical appearance. |
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Creeping Eruption
Creeping eruption is a skin infection caused by hookworms, which normally are found on dogs and cats. |
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Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that is a chronic condition that may recur at various times over a lifetime. |
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Cryptosporidiosis
Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrheal infection caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium. |
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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome feels similar to the pain that occurs from hitting the "funny" bone in your elbow. The "funny" bone in the elbow is actually the ulnar nerve, a nerve that crosses the elbow (the ulnar nerve begins in the side of the neck and ends in the fingers). |
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Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a disease caused when T-lymphocytes become malignant and affect the skin. T-lymphocytes are the infection-fighting white blood cells in the lymph system that kill harmful bacteria in the body, among other things. |
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Cystic Fibrosis (Condition)
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease characterized by an abnormality in the glands that produce sweat and mucus. It is chronic, progressive, and is usually fatal. |
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