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Gout is a type of arthritis that causes inflamed, painful joints. The symptoms are caused by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints. Learn more about this condition, including what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint fluid (synovial fluid) and joint tissues. Learn more about this condition, including what it is, what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Raynaud's phenomenon is a disorder that causes decreased blood flow to the fingers. In some cases, it also causes less blood flow to the ears, toes, nipples, knees, or nose. Learn more about this condition, including what it is, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Scleroderma is an ongoing (chronic) disease that causes abnormal growth of connective tissue. It can affect the joints, skin, and internal organs. It is degenerative and gets worse over time. Read this to learn more about scleroderma.

Detailed information on symptoms of chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Breast cancer in men is rare—less than 1% of all breast cancer occurs in men.

Detailed information on breast cancer treatment, including surgery, breast reconstruction, lymphedema, breast prosthesis, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, Tamoxifen, and Taxol

Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively.

When the heart or blood vessels near the heart do not develop normally before birth, it's called a congenital heart defect (CHD). Learn about different types of CHDs, and how to help young teens transition successfully from pediatric care to adult care.