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  1. Blood pressure (high) - hypertension

    Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke.

  2. Blood pressure (low) - hypotension

    Low blood pressure is only a problem if it has a negative impact on the body.

  3. Blood transfusion

    Donated blood is screened for blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis, syphilis and HIV.

  4. Blushing and flushing

    Severe blushing can make it difficult for the person to feel comfortable in social or professional situations.

  5. Body contouring surgery

    Body contouring is surgery to remove sagging skin and extra fat, and improve the shape and tone of underlying tissue.

  6. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)

    People with body dysmorphic disorder constantly worry about the way they look.

  7. Body lice

    Body lice can spread from one person to another when the environmental conditions are crowded and unhygienic.

  8. Boils

    Some areas of the body are more susceptible to boils, including the face, throat, armpits, groin and buttocks.

  9. Bone cancer

    Bone cancer can develop as either a primary cancer, meaning that the cancer started in the bones, or a secondary cancer, meaning that the cancer started somewhere else and spread to the bones.

  10. Bone density testing

    Most procedures that measure bone density are quick and pain-free.