The joints are differently shaped and sized. They also are classified into different types and are located throughout your body. Joints also give you the skeleton its shape. The main function of the joints is to help you move and all you are doing daily they make possible. However, it is advised to visit a […]
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Klinefelter Syndrome
A common genetic condition in people assigned to males at birth (AMAB) who have an additional X chromosome is called Klinefelter Syndrome. The most common symptoms include breast growth, infertility, osteoporosis, and learning difficulties. Physicians usually prescribe physical and emotional therapy and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). What is Klinefelter Syndrome? In normal circumstances, AMAB has […]
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) also called Lupus is an autoimmune condition in which the body’s defense (the immune system) attacks its own organs and tissues in the body. The inflammation that lupus provokes can impact the skin, joints, blood, and organs (such as kidneys, heart, lungs, and others). Doctors can help to find a suitable […]
Nerve Block
An injection that is given by doctors to relieve pain is a nerve block. This medicine may help in diagnosing the source of nerve pain. However, different nerve blocks are available because they are based on the nerve it is targeting (including genicular nerve block, occipital nerve block, and others). What is a Nerve Block? […]
Salmonella
This is a bacterial infection called salmonella (salmonellosis). The most common symptoms of this infection are fever, stomach pain, and diarrhea. In some cases, salmonella disappears on its own in several days but there are some serious cases that require treatment. By safe food handling and regular hand washing after touching animals you can prevent […]
Seizures
A malfunction of the brain cells that transmit electrical signals uncontrollably is called seizures. However, this health condition can cause certain symptoms that negatively affect your brain and other parts of the body. This condition can impact everyone but it is usually treatable. What is a Seizure? A temporary and unstoppable electrical activity in the […]
Snoring
This is a common health condition that negatively affects your sleep called snoring. Commonly, it occurs when the air cannot flow easily through your mouth or nose. In most cases, mild or rare snoring does not provoke any concerns. However, if you experience severe snoring, you may be at higher risk of developing other diseases […]
Addiction
A chronic condition that can negatively affect your quality of life causing mental and physical problems is called addiction. Substance use disorders and behavioral addictions are two forms of addiction. However, this condition is treatable and it is recommended to get treatment immediately if you experience it. What is Addiction? When people experience this condition […]
Alport Syndrome
This is a health condition in which kidneys are affected. The primary cause of Alport syndrome is a mutation in the collagen genes. Protein and blood in the urine, hearing and vision problems, and kidney failure are the most common symptoms of this condition. Fortunately, several treatment methods are available to lessen the symptoms and […]
Amenorrhea
A condition when missing one or more menstrual periods is called amenorrhea. It is advised to see a doctor if you are 15 years old and still have not gotten your first period (primary amenorrhea) or periods are missing for three or more months (secondary amenorrhea). In most cases, this is a treatable condition and […]