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A type of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and the most common type of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is called atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT). Usually, people with this condition have a fast heart rate that begins and stops suddenly. Those who suffer from AVNRT often have a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute. Mostly, […]

A health condition in which a buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances occurs on the artery walls is called atherosclerosis. Sometimes, this condition is called arteriosclerosis, meaning the same thing, but there is a difference between these medical terms. For example: Arteriosclerosis – It often occurs when blood vessels that carry oxygen to the […]

A health condition in which the bone marrow no longer produces new blood cells is called aplastic anemia. The most common symptom of this condition is tiredness. However, people with this condition are at increased risk of infections and uncontrollable bleeding. While it happens rarely, it is a serious condition that may occur suddenly or […]

One of the disorders that negatively affects the way you communicate is called aphasia. It may cause slurred speech and affect the way a person writes and understands both spoken and written language. In most cases, people develop aphasia after a stroke or head injury, but it may develop gradually due to a slow-growing brain […]

A rare condition caused by a spore-forming bacterium (Bacillus anthracis) is called anthrax. It often negatively affects livestock and wild game. You may become infected with this bacterium through direct or indirect contact with infected animals. Unfortunately, there is no evidence that anthrax spreads among people, but it may spread to other people through skin […]

A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart is called angina. This is usually the primary symptom of coronary artery disease. Sometimes, this condition is called angina pectoris. In most cases, this condition is described as pressure, heaviness, tightness, squeezing, or pain in the chest. It may also feel like […]

Inflammation (swelling) of the liver caused by alcohol drinking is called alcoholic hepatitis. Alcohol destroys liver cells. However, not everyone who drinks high amounts of alcohol develops this condition. It often occurs in people who drink alcohol for long periods. On the other hand, alcoholic hepatitis can happen in a person who drinks alcohol in […]

This syndrome is a type of food allergy in which people are allergic to red meat and other products made from mammals. However, in the U.S., people may get this condition from a tick bite. It is called the Lone Star tick, and it transfers a sugar molecule known as alpha-gal into the body. After […]

A health condition in which you cannot control your drinking is called alcohol use disorder. Such people are often preoccupied with alcohol and continue to use it until it causes problems. This disorder may cause you to drink even more to get the same effect, or experience withdrawal symptoms that may occur if you suddenly […]

The medical term albinism often refers to oculocutaneous albinism (also known as OCA). This is a group of conditions that run in families and cause reduced production of a substance called melanin. In normal circumstances, the type and amount of melanin in the body contribute to the color of the hair, eyes, and skin. It […]