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Anal fissure

Non-infectious · Acute or chronic

A small tear in the lining of the anus that causes sharp pain and bleeding when passing stools.

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Balance Disorder Illustration A Nervous system

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Non-infectious · Acute or chronic

Brief spells of spinning dizziness triggered by changes in head position, caused by loose crystals in the inner ear.

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Cardiovascular system

Beriberi

Non-infectious · Acute or chronic

A condition caused by severe lack of vitamin B1 (thiamine), affecting the heart, nerves or brain.

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