Digestive system
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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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.
Cardiovascular system
Beriberi
Non-infectious · Acute or chronic
A condition caused by severe lack of vitamin B1 (thiamine), affecting the heart, nerves or brain.