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Cryoglobulinemia Cryptorchidism (See: Undescended testicle) Cryptosporidiosis (See: Cryptosporidium infection) Overview Cryoglobulins are abnormal proteins in the blood. If you have cryoglobulinemia (kry-o-glob-u-lih-NEE-me-uh),

Croup Overview Croup refers to an infection of the upper airway, which obstructs breathing and causes a characteristic barking cough. The cough and other signs and symptoms of croup are the result of swelling around the voice

Crohn’s disease Overview Follow the discussion on the latest advances in treating Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of your

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Crib death (See: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)) Overview Creutzfeldt-Jakob (KROITS-felt YAH-kobe) disease is a degenerative brain disorder that leads to dementia and, ultimately, death. Symptoms

Craniosynostosis Overview Craniosynostosis (kray-nee-o-sin-os-TOE-sis) is a birth defect in which one or more of the fibrous joints between the bones of your baby’s skull (cranial sutures) close prematurely (fuse),

Brain tumor Craniopharyngioma is a rare type of noncancerous (benign) brain tumor. Craniopharyngioma begins near the brain’s pituitary gland, which secretes hormones that control many body functions. As a craniopharyngioma

Cradle cap Cramp, muscle (See: Muscle cramp) Cramps, menstrual (See: Menstrual cramps) Cranial arteritis (See: Giant cell arteritis) Overview Cradle cap causes crusty or oily scaly patches on a baby’s scalp. The condition

Cough headaches Cough, chronic (See: Chronic cough) Crabs (See: Pubic lice (crabs)) Overview Cough headaches are an unusual type of headache triggered by coughing and other types of straining — such as from sneezing, blowing

Costochondritis Costosternal chondrodynia (See: Costochondritis) Costosternal syndrome (See: Costochondritis) Overview Costochondritis (kos-toe-kon-DRY-tis) is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone

Corticobasal degeneration Overview In corticobasal degeneration, areas of your brain (including the cerebral cortex and basal ganglia) shrink and your nerve cells degenerate and die over time. This degeneration results in