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Goodpasture syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease affecting the lungs and kidneys. The immune system makes antibodies to fight germs, but with Goodpasture syndrome it mistakenly makes antibodies that attack the lungs and kidneys. This can quickly progress to glomerulonephritis and kidney failure.

Interstitial cystitis is an inflamed or irritated bladder wall. It can lead to scarring and stiffening of the bladder. The bladder can’t hold as much urine as it did in the past. It is an ongoing (chronic) disorder.

Neurogenic bladder is the loss of bladder control because of brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Learn more about this condition, including what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Here you'll find detailed information about kidney transplantation, including where donor organs come from, how a person can get on a waiting list for a kidney transplant, what organ rejection is, and what the long-term outlook is for someone who has had a kidney transplant.

Stress fractures are weak spots or small cracks in the bone caused by continuous overuse. They often occur in the foot after training for basketball, running, and other sports.

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a serious skin infection. The infection causes peeling skin over large parts of the body. It looks like the skin has been scalded or burned by hot liquid. It’s more common in the summer and fall.

Detailed information on the most common types of skin tests, including allergy testing, skin biopsy, and skin culture.

Detailed information on the most common types of warts, including foot warts, flat warts, genital warts, and filiform warts.

Appendicitis is a medical emergency that happens when your appendix becomes sore, swollen, and diseased.