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There are multiple factors that may cause voice disorders. These conditions mean voice changes caused by certain things. Commonly, people with voice disorders are treated by healthcare providers specialized in ear, nose, and throat conditions and speech-language pathologists. The treatment often is different among people because it depends on the exact cause that leads to […]

One or more heart problems that are present at birth are called congenital heart disease. In other words, this condition means you have been born with heart problems. These diseases may cause changes in the way blood flows through the heart muscle. However, there are multiple types of congenital heart disease (also called congenital heart […]

While the birth of a baby may begin with powerful emotions ranging between excitement and fear, it may cause unexpected mental problems such as depression. Approximately all new moms experience postpartum “baby blues” after delivery often including sleeping problems, anxiety, crying spells, and mood swings. These symptoms may last up to a few weeks after […]

This is a health condition that causes extra heartbeats in one of the ventricles (two lower pumping chambers of the heart). Thus, a disruption of the regular heart rhythm happens causing a fluttering or skipped-beat sensation that you can notice in the chest. While this condition is called premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and is a […]

A medical condition that causes fluid buildup in the lungs is called pulmonary edema. Thus, the fluid usually collects in the air sacs of the lungs causing breathing problems. Commonly, this condition occurs due to heart problems but other health issues may cause it. For example pneumonia, some medicines, exposure to toxins, chest wall trauma, […]

This condition is an eating disorder in which people have meager body weight based on their personal weight history. It is called anorexia nervosa or simply anorexia. While some people with this eating disorder may look thin, others may look overweight. However, they have lost weight but may not achieve the desired results. Those who […]

A combination of problems that lead to heart center problems is called atrioventricular canal defect. This is a congenital (present at birth) condition and children born with this congenital heart defect have a hole in the wall between the chambers of the heart. Problems with heart valves that control blood flow also are present. This […]

A serious eating disorder that causes persistent hunger is called binge eating disorder. Those who experience this condition may feel like they cannot stop eating, which makes them eat much larger meals than usual they do. However, most people overreact on occasion (including having seconds or thirds of a holiday meal). The symptom that indicates […]

A health condition in which a person feels distress when losing a loved one is called complicated grief. Unfortunately, it happens commonly. Most people experience normal grief and bereavement in which they have a period of numbness, sorrow, and sometimes anger and guilt. Thus, gradually previous feelings go away and it is possible to accept […]

A disease in which significant changes in mental abilities occur is called delirium. People with this condition experience confusion and lack of awareness. Commonly, it occurs quickly within hours or several days. Usually, delirium is caused by a combination of factors including severe or long-term disease or an imbalance in the body (such as reduced […]