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  1. Dissociation and dissociative disorders

    Dissociation is a mental process where a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories or sense of identity.

  2. Disturbo post-traumatico da stress (Post-traumatic stress disorder - Italian)

    DPTS è un insieme di reazioni che possono svilupparsi in persone che hanno vissuto o assistito ad un evento traumatico che ha messo in pericolo la loro vita o la loro sicurezza.

  3. Diverticulosis and diverticulitis

    Diverticulosis and diverticulitis relate to the formation or infection of abnormal pouches in the bowel wall.

  4. Dizziness - orthostatic hypotension

    Postural hypotension is the lightheaded feeling you may get if you leap out of bed very quickly.

  5. Dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders

    Dizziness is generally treatable and rarely indicates serious brain disease.

  6. Down syndrome

    With the support and opportunities available to them today, most people with Down syndrome are able to achieve and participate as valued members of their community.

  7. Down syndrome and Alzheimer's

    Studies of the brains of people with Down syndrome reveal that, by the age of 40, almost all develop the brain changes characteristic of Alzheimer's disease.

  8. Drugs, medication and birth defects

    It can be dangerous for a pregnant woman to stop taking prescription drugs if she has a medical condition or becomes ill.

  9. Dry eye

    A person suffering from dry eye syndrome does not have enough of the right kind of tears to keep the eye comfortable.

  10. Dry mouth

    A dry mouth is a symptom of an underlying problem, rather than a disease in itself.