Health Topics beginning with "L" - Labyrinthitis - inflammation
of the semicircular canals in the inner ear. - Laryngitis - a
minor inflammation of the larynx (voice box) and surrounding
tissues, causing temporary hoarseness. - Legionnaire's disease -
a form of lung infection (bronchopneumonia) named after an
epidemic that affected 182 people attending an American Legion
convention in 1976. - Leukemia - is a cancerous growth of white
blood cells. - Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - An inflammatory
disease of connective tissue. - Lyme Disease - an inflammatory
disorder characterized by a skin rash, followed in weeks to
months by symptoms in the central nervous system, cardiovascular
system and joints. - Lymphoma - is cancer of the lymphatic
system. - Lactose intolerance - is more commonly referred to as
"Milk Intolerance" in the medical community. Intolerance to
dairy products caused by a lack of the lactase enzyme, needed to
digest lactose. - Lead poisoning - Ingestion of lead into the
body that can cause serio