One of the disorders that negatively affects the way you communicate is called aphasia. It may cause slurred speech and affect the way a person writes and understands both spoken and written language. In most cases, people develop aphasia after a stroke or head injury, but it may develop gradually due to a slow-growing brain […]
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What is Anthrax?
A rare condition caused by a spore-forming bacterium (Bacillus anthracis) is called anthrax. It often negatively affects livestock and wild game. You may become infected with this bacterium through direct or indirect contact with infected animals. Unfortunately, there is no evidence that anthrax spreads among people, but it may spread to other people through skin […]
Anorgasmia in Women
Infrequent, delayed, or lack of orgasms is a condition called anorgasmia. It may also cause significantly less intense orgasms even after sexual arousal or adequate sexual stimulation. All females who have problems with orgasms and experience distress due to this problem are often diagnosed with anorgasmia. Generally, the intensity and frequency of orgasms fluctuate among […]
Angiosarcoma
This is a type of cancer that appears in the lining of the blood or lymph vessels. It happens rarely, and it is called angiosarcoma. However, lymph vessels are a part of the immune system that helps collect bacteria, viruses, and other waste products and dispose of them from the body. Angiosarcoma may develop anywhere […]
What is Angina?
A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart is called angina. This is usually the primary symptom of coronary artery disease. Sometimes, this condition is called angina pectoris. In most cases, this condition is described as pressure, heaviness, tightness, squeezing, or pain in the chest. It may also feel like […]
Anal Cancer
This type of cancer begins to develop in the cells of the anal canal. This is a short tube at the end of the rectum through which stool passes when it leaves the body. The most common symptoms that people with anal cancer experience include rectal bleeding and pain and blood in the stool. Sometimes, […]
What is Alcoholic Hepatitis?
Inflammation (swelling) of the liver caused by alcohol drinking is called alcoholic hepatitis. Alcohol destroys liver cells. However, not everyone who drinks high amounts of alcohol develops this condition. It often occurs in people who drink alcohol for long periods. On the other hand, alcoholic hepatitis can happen in a person who drinks alcohol in […]
Alpha-gal Syndrome
This syndrome is a type of food allergy in which people are allergic to red meat and other products made from mammals. However, in the U.S., people may get this condition from a tick bite. It is called the Lone Star tick, and it transfers a sugar molecule known as alpha-gal into the body. After […]
Alcohol Use Disorder
A health condition in which you cannot control your drinking is called alcohol use disorder. Such people are often preoccupied with alcohol and continue to use it until it causes problems. This disorder may cause you to drink even more to get the same effect, or experience withdrawal symptoms that may occur if you suddenly […]
Albinism
The medical term albinism often refers to oculocutaneous albinism (also known as OCA). This is a group of conditions that run in families and cause reduced production of a substance called melanin. In normal circumstances, the type and amount of melanin in the body contribute to the color of the hair, eyes, and skin. It […]