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A rare speech disorder that causes problems with controlling the lips, jaw, and tongue when speaking is called childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). In people with this condition, the brain cannot plan for speech movement. In other words, the brain is not able to direct the movements needed for speech. As a result, the muscles […]

A condition in which the lens of the eye becomes blurred is called cataracts. Normally, eye lenses are clear. The vision of people with cataracts is like seeing through a frosty or fogged window. As a result, blurred vision may make it difficult to read, drive a car, and perform other daily tasks. However, approximately […]

Areas with hard surfaces of the teeth that are damaged are called cavities. Generally, the regions of tooth decay become small holes and openings that may cause serious infections, toothache, or even tooth loss. These cavities usually occur due to large amounts of sugary drinks, smacking a lot, bacteria in the mouth, or poor dental […]

A rare health condition that happens in babies before birth (during pregnancy) and causes the diaphragm to remain open is called congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The muscle that separates the abdomen from the chest is called the diaphragm. As a result, CDH leaves a hole (a hernia) in the diaphragm. The hernia caused by CDH […]

This condition usually runs in families and the abnormal genes usually pass from biological parents to biological children. It is called cystic fibrosis (CF) and it causes damage to multiple organs and systems in the body including the lungs, digestive system, and others. This condition negatively affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive […]

A mental disorder that causes a continuous feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities once enjoyed that happens in teenagers is called teen depression. It negatively affects the behavior and thinking of teenagers and may cause functional, physical, and emotional issues. While this mental condition may happen at any time, the symptoms can […]

A rare congenital heart defect (present at birth) that causes four different problems with the heart is called Tetralogy of Fallot. This condition negatively affects the heart structure and causes blood flow changes through the heart and the whole body. Commonly, infants with this condition experience some symptoms, such as gray or blue skin color […]

An infection that happens in the outer ear canal that goes from the eardrum to the outside of the head is called swimmer’s ear. Commonly, this ear infection occurs due to water that stays in the ear for prolonged periods, allowing the bacteria to grow and multiply. Some people, experience swimmer’s ear due to cotton […]

A fungal infection that happens due to coccidiosis organisms is called valley fever. The most common symptoms include cough, fever, and tiredness. However, there are two fungi types that cause valley fever. These species are found in soil in multiple regions. Moreover, spores of these fungi may be stirred into the air by roughly anything […]

Inflammation of the liver caused by certain substances a person is exposed to is called toxic hepatitis. The primary causes of toxic hepatitis include alcohol, chemicals, drugs, or nutritional supplements. While the condition may develop within hours or days after exposure to toxins, it may happen after continuous exposure to toxins for months. Usually, the […]