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Arthritis is a type of damage to a joint that can cause inflammation. AC arthritis affects the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. This joins the shoulder blade (scapula) and the collarbone (clavicle). AC arthritis is fairly common in older adults.

Brown syndrome is a problem with a tendon that attaches to the eyeball. In Brown syndrome, this tendon can’t move freely. This limits the eye’s normal movement. Brown syndrome is a rare disorder. It is usually present at birth (congenital). In some cases, it occurs later in life (acquired).

Brown syndrome is a problem with a tendon that attaches to the eyeball. Most cases are congenital, which means they are present at birth. Here's what you need to know about this condition.

Secondhand smoke is the smoke you're exposed to when someone nearby is smoking. It includes the smoke breathed out by the smoker. And it includes the smoke given off by the burning tobacco.

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) is a type of treatment to help wounds heal. During the treatment, a device lowers air pressure on the wound.

A colloid cyst is a type of brain cyst. The cyst usually contains a thick gel-like substance called colloid. A colloid cyst is generally benign (not cancer).

A dermoid cyst is the growth of normal tissue in an abnormal place in the body. The cyst is benign (not cancer). It contains different types of tissue, such as hair follicles, cartilage, sweat glands, and glands that make skin oils. A dermoid cyst in the brain or spinal cord is a rare type of dermoid cyst. They often appear in children under age 10, but can also appear in older children and young adults.

Impacted earwax is a buildup of the natural wax in the ear. Impacted earwax is very common. It can cause symptoms such as hearing loss.

After an injection, swelling and irritation (inflammation) can occur at the site where the needle entered the skin. This reaction can be from the needle or the medicine that was injected. Or it may be a reaction to both.