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A to Z: Seizure, Petit Mal

See: Seizure, Petit Mal.

A to Z: Seizure, Tonic-Clonic

A tonic-clonic seizure (also called a grand mal seizure) is a sudden attack that brings on intense muscle spasms and loss of consciousness. It is caused by abnormal brain activity and affects the entire body.

A to Z: Septic Arthritis (Pyogenic Arthritis)

Septic, or pyogenic, arthritis is a serious and painful infection of a joint. It's most common in children from birth to age 3 and older adults.

A to Z: Septicemia

Learn about this condition, in which an infection can spread into the blood and cause serious health problems.

A to Z: Sever Disease

Sever disease is a painful bone disorder due to inflammation (swelling) of the growth plate in the heel.

A to Z: Shingles

See: Herpes Zoster.

A to Z: Sialadenitis

Learn about sialadenitis, an infection of the saliva-producing glands.

A to Z: Sickle Cell Disease

Learn about genetic disorders and diseases and conditions that affect the blood.

A to Z: Sickle Cell Trait

Learn about genetic disorders and diseases and conditions that affect the blood.