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The medical term used to describe a forward-curved spine in the neck or lower back is lordosis. Most of the time, this is not a serious condition, and it does not cause symptoms. However, if you feel uncomfortable or have symptoms, do not hesitate to visit a doctor. Typically, the cervical spine (the medical name […]

A serious health condition that causes neurological and intestinal symptoms and may lead to kidney failure is called lithium toxicity. It is considered a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Otherwise, it may lead to life-threatening complications (including death). Most of the time, lithium toxicity occurs due to an overdose of prescription medications that contain […]

A rare condition, present at birth (congenital), that causes a developing brain to appear smooth instead of having normal bumps and folds is called lissencephaly. Most of the time, it happens due to a genetic mutation, but non-genetic factors may also cause it. In other words, lissencephaly is a spectrum of severe and rare brain […]

A health condition that causes a partial or complete loss and/or abnormal distribution of adipose tissue in some parts of the body is called lipoatrophy. This disease is not curable. That’s why the treatment goal is to reduce the symptoms, prevent serious complications, and improve your quality of life. Furthermore, doctors use this medical term […]

A group of more than 50 rare and inherited neurological disorders that negatively affect the myelin (the protective covering of nerve cells in the brain and spine) is called leukodystrophy. It causes a progressive loss of neurological functions in infants, children, and adults (sometimes). Mostly, this condition is fatal. People usually experience different symptoms because […]

A metabolic disorder that occurs before birth and causes problems with the brain and behavior is called Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (LNS). It happens very rarely and before birth. People with this syndrome may also experience intellectual disability, poor muscle control, and severe arthritis. Typically, the primary symptom of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is uncontrollable self-injury (such as head […]

A bacterial infection that causes flu-like symptoms and is caused by a bacterium known as Leptospira is called leptospirosis. People often get infected with this bacterium after exposure to water or soil contaminated by animal urine. In more severe cases, leptospirosis can worsen into Weil’s syndrome, which is a life-threatening disorder. Furthermore, leptospirosis is a […]

A complication of an upper respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Fusobacterium necrophorum is called Lemierre’s syndrome. When it is left untreated, it may spread throughout the body and cause sepsis or blood clots in the jugular vein. Most of the time, Lemierre’s syndrome is treated with antibiotics, but in more severe cases, doctors may […]

An infection caused by Leishmania (a group of parasitic protozoa) is called Leishmaniasis. Typically, these parasites are found in tropical and subtropical parts of the world. While it may cause severe ulcers on the skin, in some cases, it may negatively affect internal organs, which can be fatal. Commonly, doctors treat this infection with anti-parasitic […]

A rare breast condition that causes abnormal cells to appear in the lobules (the glands that produce milk) is called lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS). While LCIS is not cancer, it significantly increases the risk of developing it. Physicians usually treat this condition with medicines and surgery (sometimes). In other words, LCIS is a benign […]