Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a brain condition that leads to dementia. It occurs quite rarely and belongs to a group of animal and human diseases known as prion disorders. The CJD symptoms often are similar to those of Alzheimer’s disease. The only difference is that CJD worsens faster and leads to death. The first time […]

Inflammation of the brain tissue is known as encephalitis and it can be quite serious. Moreover, it provokes seizures, weakness, personality changes, and others. The symptoms appear depending on the part of the brain that is affected. Approximately 10-15 in every 100,000 people experience this brain condition in the U.S. Furthermore, older adults, children, and […]

A heart condition in which one or more valves do not work correctly is called heart valve disease. The heart contains four valves that work together to maintain blood flow through the heart in the right direction. If at least one of them does not open or close, it may change how blood flows through […]

A combination of pain, discomfort in the belly, and trouble with bowel habits is known as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The most common symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, and different kinds of stool (including soft, liquid, hard, or thin). Other names for this condition include IBS colitis, mucous colitis, spastic colon, nervous colon, and spastic bowel. […]

A health condition that leads to disabling of the spinal cord (central nervous system) and brain is known as multiple sclerosis (MS). When the condition occurs, the body’s defense (immune system) attacks the nerve’s protective layer (myelin) which leads to communication problems between the brain and the body. As a result, permanent nerve damage or […]

This is a rare blood cancer type that begins in the marrow (a tissue inside the bones that produces blood cells). This cancer type is known as myelofibrosis and it negatively affects the blood cells the body creates. Symptoms This is a long-lasting condition that often worsens over time. However, some people live with myelofibrosis […]

This is a pregnancy complication that occurs usually after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women who have had normal range previously. It is known as preeclampsia and when it happens people can experience hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney damage (proteinuria), and other organ damage symptoms. In case you ignore this condition, it may lead to […]

Certain growths that occur in the salivary glands are known as tumors. However, salivary gland tumors are rare. These glands produce saliva that helps in digestion, moisturizes the mouth, and supports healthy teeth. Salivary glands consist of three major glands under and behind the jaw. For example parotid, sublingual, and submandibular glands. However, there are […]

This is a serious mental health problem that impacts thinking, feeling, and behavior. The most common symptoms in people with schizophrenia include delusions, hallucinations, and thinking and behavior changes. Hallucinations occur when someone sees things or hears voices that cannot observed by other people. Delusions happen when a person believes things that are not true. […]