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A benign (noncancerous) tumor that develops in the upper chamber of the heart (atria) is called a myxoma. While it may not cause any symptoms, sometimes it interferes with the heart’s function by affecting blood flow. As a result, people with myxoma may experience some complications (such as pulmonary embolism or stroke). If a myxoma […]

A disease in which the walls of the left ventricle become thickened is called left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). This is the main pumping chamber of the heart, and this condition often happens due to hypertension (high blood pressure). Moreover, a thickened left ventricle may negatively affect the ability to pump blood into the aorta, which […]

A health condition in which the upper heart chamber is handling high pressure and too much blood is called left atrial enlargement. People who develop this disease often experience hypertension (high blood pressure), heart valve problems, and other heart problems. Doctors usually treat this condition with medicines, lifestyle changes, and in more severe cases, with […]

A group of health conditions that negatively affect the child’s ability to take in and use information is called learning disabilities (disorders). Generally, there are multiple types of this disorder, including dyslexia, nonverbal learning disorders, and others. In any case, these disorders are treatable. In other words, learning disabilities (LDs) are conditions that impact the […]

A common health condition in which a heart valve does not close properly is called a leaky heart valve. It causes some blood to leak backward with each heartbeat. While this condition can be mild and does not need treatment, some people may develop moderate or severe regurgitation that requires surgery and medicines to improve […]

A hypothetical condition that nowadays is not recognized as a medical diagnosis and is based on the concept of increased intestinal permeability is called leaky gut syndrome. Most of the time, it happens along with other gastrointestinal diseases. Theoretically, this syndrome is not a symptom of another gastrointestinal disease, but an underlying cause that develops […]

A serious health condition that may affect anyone who is exposed to high levels of lead is called lead poisoning. While this condition is considered a thing of the past, it still causes multiple problems in certain areas of the U.S. and other parts of the world. There are some treatment options that can effectively […]

A health condition in which the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is affected is called a LCL tear. Generally, the LCL is a vital band of tissue that is located on the outside of the knee. Usually, this condition occurs in athletes, and it causes a lot of pain and other symptoms. While some people may […]

A type of allergy that occurs when people have symptoms when they come in contact with natural rubber latex is called latex allergy. It often causes itching, hives, swelling, a runny nose, and watery eyes, but may also cause other symptoms. However, some people may develop a more severe reaction to latex and experience breathing […]

A health condition that happens when a person is infected with the Lassa virus is called Lassa fever. This condition is a type of viral hemorrhagic illness and commonly occurs in West Africa. While most people who develop this condition have mild symptoms (such as fever and headaches), approximately 10% of people have serious illness. […]