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There are babies that are born with little or no immune system. This condition is called severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). However, even common or mild infections can be fatal for them because they do not have a strong enough natural defense system. While there are several options to treat this condition, a stem cell (bone […]

A serious medical condition in which the immune system overreacts to an infection is called septic shock. It is considered one of the most severe stages of sepsis. In most cases, the immune system causes inflammation throughout the body, which may lead to extremely low blood pressure. In general, this condition can be fatal without […]

A mental disorder that causes a difference in the way your brain processes sensory information is called sensory processing disorder (SPD). In general, there are multiple types of SPD, and some of them can make you under-responsive to certain sensory experiences (such as touch or sounds). People who develop this condition are often referred to […]

A common skin disorder in which the skin becomes itchy, flaky, and scaly is called seborrheic dermatitis. It often affects the scalp and face, but may also appear in parts of the body where there are a lot of oil glands. While it is not contagious, it may come and go throughout life. Physicians usually […]

A health condition that occurs due to extremely low vitamin C (ascorbic acid) levels is called scurvy. The primary cause of this condition is not eating enough fruits and vegetables. Moreover, if you ignore the symptoms and do not get treatment, it may lead to serious complications. These include bleeding under the skin, loosened teeth, […]

The sclera is the white part of the eye. An eye condition in which the white part of the eye becomes red, swollen, and painful is called scleritis. If you ignore the symptoms and do not get treatment, it may lead to permanent damage to your eye. Furthermore, the pain caused by this disorder often […]

A mental health condition in which symptoms are very similar to schizophrenia and a mood disorder is called schizoaffective disorder. Those who develop this disorder may experience depression, psychosis, and mania. In most cases, doctors treat this condition with medicines and therapy. Furthermore, this condition may negatively affect the way you think, act, perceive reality, […]

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 […]