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The tissue that the body builds to repair damaged skin due to an injury is called a scar. Generally, this is a part of the body’s healing process. The scars appear in different sizes and shapes depending on their cause. For example, accidents, burns, surgery, acne, or other health conditions. While most scars fade away […]

A bacterial infection that causes a bumpy and rough rash over almost all of the body is called scarlet fever. This condition occurs due to a bacterium (strep A) that may also cause strep throat and other skin infections. In most cases, people develop this disorder within several days of a sore throat, fever, or […]

An age-related progressive loss of muscle mass and strength is called sarcopenia. The primary symptom of this disorder is muscle weakness. In general, sarcopenia is a type of muscle atrophy that is considered a natural process of aging. However, some experts believe that a lack of physical activity and an unhealthy diet contribute to this […]

A disorder in which something irritates the joint that connects the spine and pelvis is called sacroiliitis. One of the most common causes of this condition is arthritis (especially ankylosing spondylitis). However, this condition is treatable. Physicians usually recommend nonprescription pain relievers and physical therapy. In other words, this condition occurs when inflammation of the […]

A very common health condition in which swelling of the veins under the skin in the legs, feet, or ankles occurs is called varicose veins. Usually, people develop this condition when the vein walls are weak and the valves are not working properly, which causes blood to back up in the vein. While there are […]

Any health condition that negatively affects the veins is called venous disease. Generally, veins play a very important role in blood circulation throughout the body. Through the veins, the blood goes back to the heart muscle to get oxygen. When weakness or damage to the veins occurs, blood cannot circulate properly, which may lead to […]

A health condition in which the nervous system overreacts and you pass out from certain things, including exhaustion, seeing needles, or feeling anxiety. Generally, stress caused by previous things causes your blood pressure to drop too low. This health condition is called vasovagal syncope, and it is the most common type of reflex syncope that […]

An autoimmune disorder in which inflammation (swelling) in the blood vessels occurs is called vasculitis. Thus, it becomes difficult for the blood to flow through these swollen vessels. However, reduced blood flow may cause organ or tissue damage (sometimes permanent). In normal circumstances, there are 3 types of blood vessels that carry blood to the […]

Abnormalities that involve blood vessels and are usually present at birth are called vascular malformations. In some cases, this condition is called abnormal blood vessel changes (including venous malformations and arteriovenous malformations or AVMs). AVMs may not appear until later in life, during childhood, or early adulthood. Sometimes, these malformations may form in the brain […]

A health condition caused by damage to the blood vessels and blocked blood flow to the brain is called vascular dementia. However, multiple conditions that lead to this type of dementia are manageable or treatable. For example, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, and others. Generally, there is no direct treatment or […]