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• A to Z: Dislocation, Hip

  A dislocation is when the bones in a joint slip out of their normal position. A hip dislocation is an injury that occurs when the ball of the thighbone moves out of the socket of the hipbone.

• A to Z: Dislocation, Elbow

  A dislocation is when the bones in a joint slip out of their normal position. A dislocated elbow happesn when the upper and lower parts of the arm to slip out of position.

• A to Z: Dysphagia

  Swallowing difficulties can affect many aspects of a child's health, including feeding, breathing, and overall growth.

• A to Z: Drug Withdrawal, Newborn

  Newborn babies who were exposed to drugs or alcohol while in the womb can develop this syndrome after birth. Learn about it here.

• A to Z: Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)

  In this condition, dislocation of the hip joint around the time of birth can affect a child's growth, development, and movement.

• A to Z: Dislocation, Toe

  A dislocation is when the bones in a joint slip out of their normal position. A dislocated toe may happen from a blow or jamming the toe, such as bumping the toe into furniture or during sports.

• A to Z: Dislocation, Thumb

  A dislocation is when the bones in a joint slip out of their normal position. A dislocated thumb may happen from a fall, blow, or sports injury, especially if the thumb is bent back or jammed.

• A to Z: Dislocation, Shoulder

  A shoulder dislocation causes the top of the upper arm bone (humerus) to slip out of its normal position in the shoulder socket.

• A to Z: Dislocation, Finger

  A dislocation is when the bones in a joint slip out of their normal position. A finger dislocation may happen from a fall, blow, or sports injury, especially if the finger is bent back or jammed.

• A to Z: Diabetes Insipidus, Nephrogenic

  In nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, the body loses too much water because of a problem with the kidneys.

• A to Z: Diabetes Insipidus, Central

  In central diabetes insipidus, the kidneys make large amounts of urine, causing the body to lose too much water.

• A to Z: Diabetes, Type 2

  Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose. In type 2 diabetes, the body can't respond normally to insulin, a hormone that helps glucose enter the cells.

• A to Z: Diabetes, Type 1

  Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas doesn't make enough insulin, a chemical in the body that helps glucose enter the cells.

• A to Z: Depression

  Depression is a strong mood involving sadness, discouragement, despair, or hopelessness that lasts for weeks, months, or even longer.

• 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: Diastrophic Dysplasia

  Learn about genetic disorders and conditions that affect growth and development.

• 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: Disuse Osteoporosis

  See: Osteoporosis, Disuse.

• A to Z: Diplegia

  Learn about conditions that affect the brain, central nervous system, and muscle coordination.

• A to Z: Down Syndrome

  Learn about Down syndrome (DS), a condition in which extra genetic material causes delays in the way a child develops, both mentally and physically.

• 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: Dermatomyositis

  Learn about dermatomyositis, an inflammatory muscle disease that weakens muscles and produces a distinctive skin rash.

• A to Z: Dermatophytosis (Ringworm)

  Dermatophytosis, or ringworm, is a highly contagious infection of the skin, hair, or nails caused by a type of fungus called a dermatophyte.

• A to Z: Dysmenorrhea

  "Dysmenorrhea" means difficult or painful periods.

• A to Z: Dermatitis, Infantile Seborrheic

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

• A to Z: Dermatitis, Atopic

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

• A to Z: Dermatitis, Seborrheic

  Learn about seborrheic dermatitis, 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.

• A to Z: Dermatitis

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

• A to Z: Dysrhythmia

  Learn more about dysrhythmia: an abnormality in the heart's beat or rhythm caused by electrical impulses functioning improperly.

• A to Z: Dyspnea

  Learn more about difficult or labored breathing.

• A to Z: Duodenitis

  Learn more about diseases and conditions of the stomach and digestive system.

• A to Z: Dysuria

  Learn more about dysuria (or painful urination) and its treatment.

• A to Z: Diabetic Ketoacidosis

  Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can be a life-threatening complication of uncontrolled diabetes.

• A to Z: Diabetes

  Diabetes is a disease that affects the way the body handles glucose, a sugar released by the foods we eat.