General

A group of infections that negatively affect the respiratory tract above the vocal cords is called upper respiratory infections (URIs). People who develop URIs often experience a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, or headaches. The most common URIs include strep throat, sinus infections, and common colds. While most types go away on their own, […]

A type of angina (chest pain) that occurs when the heart muscle is not receiving enough oxygen-rich blood is called unstable angina. Usually, people develop this condition due to a blockage in the coronary artery. In general, this is considered a medical emergency, and without treatment, it may lead to myocardial infarction (heart attack) and […]

A genetic disorder that causes specific cells to reproduce too quickly is called tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). When these abnormal cells become too numerous, they can form noncancerous tumors in any part of the body. If the tumor becomes large enough, it may put pressure on nearby healthy tissue and cause symptoms. The severity of […]

A highly infectious disease caused by a bacterium called F. tularensis is called Tularemia. This bacteria can pass to humans through bug bites, infected animals, contaminated food or water, and inhaling the particles of bacteria from the air. While this condition can affect the skin and eyes, it may also impact the lungs, intestines, and […]

A health condition in which the valve between the right atrium and right ventricle leaks (regurgitation), becomes stiff or narrowed (stenosis), or is not formed properly at birth is called Tricuspid valve disease. Without treatment, it may lead to serious damage to the heart muscle. Physicians often recommend medicines or surgery to treat this disorder. […]

A rare neurological disorder that causes inflammation of the spinal cord is called transverse myelitis (TM). In most cases, people who develop this condition notice that symptoms appear suddenly. These include muscle weakness, bladder dysfunction, and pain. In general, there are a lot of factors that may cause this condition. Sometimes, people recover completely from […]

A common health condition in which the tonsils become infected is called tonsillitis. Sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes are the most common symptoms of this disorder. The treatment is often different among people because it depends on the underlying condition, such as a viral or bacterial infection. Most people notice improvements within 7 […]

Sometimes, people may develop tongue problems. These include a tongue that is painful, enlarged, swollen, or has an unusual color, such as white, yellow, brown, or black. While there are some congenital (present at birth) conditions (including inflammation, infections, and other conditions) that may cause problems with this muscle, problems with the tongue may sometimes […]

A serious health condition in which one or more blood clots develop in the blood vessels or heart is called thrombosis. These blood clots can reduce or even block blood flow to multiple structures and organs in the body. Moreover, a blood clot may break and travel to other parts of the body and get […]

A movement condition that develops when you administer antipsychotic medications or other types of medicines is called tardive dyskinesia (TD). Once it occurs, there is no treatment that can reverse this condition. That’s why the treatment goal is to reduce the symptoms and improve your quality of life. Sometimes, people may develop TD years after […]