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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 […]

Infectious health conditions that sometimes can be life-threatening and are caused by exposure to infected rodents or insect bites from mosquitoes or ticks are called viral hemorrhagic fevers. These conditions can cause blood vessels to leak and prevent the blood from clotting. Check below some viral hemorrhagic fevers: Ebola Dengue Crimean-Congo Hantavirus Marburg Lassa Yellow […]

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, […]