Condition Library
Conditions starting with K
12 health topics beginning with the letter K.
- Kaposi SarcomaKaposi sarcoma or KS is a cancer that causes red or purple patches of abnormal tissue to grow under the skin. Can spread to organs and cause bleeding.
- Kawasaki DiseaseKawasaki disease is a rare childhood disease that makes the walls of the blood vessels in the body become inflamed. Learn what symptoms to look for.
- Kidney CancerKidney cancer symptoms are hard to detect at first but they do exist. Read more about the top 5 symptoms and the treatment options available
- Kidney CystsPolycystic kidney disease (PKD) are kidney cysts that enlarge kidneys and make them work poorly, leading to kidney failure. Learn about PKD symptoms
- Kidney DiseasesProperly functioning kidneys are critical for maintaining good health. Diabetes, high blood pressure, or family history can increase risk of kidney disease.
- Kidney FailureHealthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess from your body. But if kidneys are damaged, they won't work properly. Read about the treatments.
- Kidney StonesKidney stones (or nephrolithiasis) symptoms include vomiting, blood in your urine and more. Find a full list of symptoms and treatments available
- Kidney TestsYour kidneys filter and clean your blood. Read about the blood, urine, and imaging tests that doctors use to diagnose and monitor kidney diseases.
- Kidney TransplantationRead more about the process and details of a kidney transplantation and how they may affect your body.
- Klinefelter SyndromeKlinefelter syndrome (KS) is a condition that occurs in men who have an extra X chromosome. Read about the common symptoms and treatments.
- Knee Injuries and DisordersKnee injuries and knee disorders can cause pain, swelling and stiffness. Knee problems can be affected by rheumatic diseases and cartilage damage.
- Knee ReplacementKnee replacement surgery (or knee arthroplasty) provides artificial knees in place of your damaged knees to restore function and relieve pain.
Source: MedlinePlus.gov, U.S. National Library of Medicine.