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  1. Menstruation (National Library of Medicine)  
    Menstruation, or period, is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman's monthly cycle. Every month, your body prepares for pregnancy. If no pregnancy ...
  2. Bleeding Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Normally, if you get hurt, your body forms a blood clot to stop the bleeding. For blood to clot, your body needs cells called platelets and proteins known as clotting ...
  3. Congenital Heart Defects (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are congenital heart defects? Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are problems with the structure of the heart. "Congenital" means that that the problems ...
  4. Dehydration (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is dehydration? Dehydration is a condition caused by the loss of too much fluid from the body. It happens when you are losing more fluids than you ...
  5. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals that have an electric charge when they are dissolved in water or body fluids, including blood. The electric ...
  6. Heart Valve Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are heart valve diseases? Heart valve disease happens when one or more of your heart valves don't work well. Your heart has four valves: the tricuspid, ...
  7. Lymphedema (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... conditions in which lymph nodes or vessels are absent or abnormal Treatment can help control symptoms. It ...
  8. Peripheral Arterial Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... happens when walking or climbing stairs. Weak or absent pulses in the legs or feet Sores or ...
  9. Tooth Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are teeth? Your teeth are made of a hard, bonelike material. There are four parts: Enamel, your tooth's hard surface Dentin, the hard yellow part ...