Health encyclopedia: D


 * dandy-walker syndrome also see brain malformations; cerebellar disorders
 * day care also see child care; home care services
 * deafness also see hearing disorders and deafness; hearing problems in children
 * death and dying also see end of life issues
 * decubitus ulcers also see pressure sores


 * deep vein thrombosis
 * defibrillators, implantable also see pacemakers and implantable defibrillators
 * degenerative joint disease also see osteoarthritis
 * degenerative nerve diseases
 * dehydration


 * delirium
 * delivery also see childbirth
 * dementia
 * dementia with lewy bodies also see lewy body disease
 * dengue


 * dental caries also see tooth decay
 * dental health
 * dental health, child also see child dental health
 * dental implants also see cosmetic dentistry; dentures
 * dental sealants also see child dental health; tooth decay


 * dentistry, cosmetic also see cosmetic dentistry
 * dentures
 * depression
 * dermatitis also see eczema; rashes
 * dermatology also see skin conditions


 * dermatomyositis also see myositis
 * developmental disabilities
 * diabetes
 * diabetes and pregnancy
 * diabetes complications


 * diabetes in children and teens
 * diabetes insipidus
 * diabetes medicines
 * diabetes mellitus also see diabetes
 * diabetes type 1


 * diabetes type 2
 * diabetic diet
 * diabetic eye problems
 * diabetic foot
 * diabetic heart disease


 * diabetic kidney problems
 * diabetic nephropathy also see diabetic kidney problems
 * diabetic nerve problems
 * diabetic retinopathy also see diabetic eye problems
 * diagnostic imaging


 * dialysis
 * diaper rash also see common infant and newborn problems; rashes
 * diaphragmatic hernia also see hernia
 * diarrhea
 * diet also see nutrition


 * dietary fats
 * dietary fiber
 * dietary proteins
 * dietary sodium
 * dietary sugar also see carbohydrates


 * dietary supplements
 * dieting also see weight control
 * diets
 * digestive diseases
 * dip also see smokeless tobacco


 * diphtheria
 * disabilities
 * disaster preparation and recovery
 * dislocations
 * distracted driving also see impaired driving


 * diverticulitis also see diverticulosis and diverticulitis
 * diverticulosis and diverticulitis
 * divorce
 * dizziness and vertigo
 * do-not-resuscitate orders also see advance directives


 * dog bites also see animal bites
 * domestic violence
 * donors also see organ donation
 * down syndrome
 * drinking also see alcohol; alcoholism


 * drinking water
 * driving also see impaired driving; motor vehicle safety
 * dropsy also see edema
 * drowning
 * drug abuse


 * drug abuse in pregnancy also see pregnancy and substance abuse
 * drug abuse, prescription also see prescription drug abuse
 * drug allergies also see drug reactions
 * drug errors also see medication errors
 * drug information also see medicines; over-the-counter medicines


 * drug interactions also see drug reactions
 * drug reactions
 * drug safety
 * drugged driving also see impaired driving
 * drugs and young people


 * drunk driving also see impaired driving
 * dry eye also see sjogren's syndrome; tears
 * dry mouth
 * dual diagnosis
 * duchenne muscular dystrophy also see muscular dystrophy


 * duodenal ulcer also see peptic ulcer
 * dupuytren contracture also see finger injuries and disorders
 * dvt also see deep vein thrombosis
 * dwarfism
 * dysautonomia also see autonomic nervous system disorders


 * dysentery also see diarrhea
 * dysfunctional uterine bleeding also see vaginal bleeding
 * dysgeusia also see taste and smell disorders
 * dyskinesia also see movement disorders
 * dyslexia also see learning disorders


 * dysmenorrhea also see menstruation
 * dysosmia also see taste and smell disorders
 * dyspareunia also see sexual problems in women
 * dyspepsia also see indigestion
 * dysphagia also see swallowing disorders


 * dyspnea also see breathing problems
 * dysthymic disorder also see mood disorders
 * dystonia
 * dysuria also see urine and urination