An extra organ or body part is more common than you think
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Unusual conditions: delusional infestation with insects or spiders
Some people have terrifying delusions they are infested with insects, spiders or even small animals. But help is available.
Unusual conditions: what is Rapunzel syndrome and why do some people eat hair?
Rapunzel syndrome is an extremely rare medical condition where hairs the person has eaten become tangled and trapped in their stomach.
Unusual conditions: what are gigantism and acromegaly?
Gigantism and acromegaly are rare conditions where a benign tumour causes excessive production of growth hormone (GH), which stimulates the growth of the skeleton and all tissues in the body.
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