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A type of skin infection that causes rough bumps on the feet, which can be uncomfortable and painful, is called plantar warts. This condition is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Usually, it is treated with home remedies, medicines, and therapies. In other words, plantar warts (verruca plantaris) are noncancerous (benign) bumps that appear on the […]

A health condition that causes pain or numbness in the butt, hip, or upper leg is called piriformis syndrome. It occurs when the piriformis muscle presses on the sciatic nerve. However, this syndrome can also occur due to muscle spasms, swelling, injuries, scar tissue in the piriformis, and other causes. Furthermore, most cases of this […]

This type of parasite, known as pinworms or threadworms are small white or light gray worms that cause a common infection called enterobiasis. In general, this infection is very contagious and occurs mostly in children. Usually, doctors treat this infection with oral anti-parasitic medicines that often destroy them in just two doses. These parasites often […]

A skin disorder caused by clogged or inflamed oil glands or an increased presence of pimple-causing bacteria on the skin is called pimples. These pimples can also be caused by other skin disorders, such as acne. In general, there are several types of pimples, including blackheads, whiteheads, cysts, and others. Usually, doctors recommend home remedies, […]

A type of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which is a degenerative disorder that often negatively affects people over 65 years old and causes behavioral changes, is called Pick’s disease. In some cases, it may also disrupt the ability to speak and understand other people. While this disorder cannot be cured, there are some treatments that may […]

A mental health condition in which a person compulsively swallows non-food items is called pica. It usually occurs in children with some disorders. While in most cases this condition is harmless, swallowing some items can make this disorder very dangerous. However, there are multiple options that can treat this disorder, including lifestyle changes and therapies. […]

A health condition in which a person has intense or overpowering fear and anxiety in some situations or when encountering certain objects is called a phobia. In some cases, phobias involve similar things as ordinary fears, but the effects of this disorder can be more severe. However, if you develop a severe form of phobia, […]

This is a condition that negatively affects the eyes when a person leaves syphilis untreated. It is called ocular syphilis, and with early diagnosis and proper treatment, it can help prevent serious complications of this disorder. However, diagnosing ocular syphilis is often difficult because there are multiple infections (such as uveitis) that cause similar symptoms. […]

A health condition that causes painful inflammation in the eyes and the skin around them is called ocular rosacea. Unfortunately, there is no cure for this condition. However, you can prevent flare-ups and relieve the symptoms if you learn to avoid triggers. Usually, doctors help identify triggers and recommend treatments to ease the symptoms. In […]

A health condition in which attacks of visual disturbances affect one eye and are associated with migraine headaches is called ocular migraine. In most cases, vision problems are temporary. Physicians often treat this condition by avoiding the triggers, making lifestyle changes, and prescribing medicines. This condition is also known as retinal migraine. It causes migraine […]