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A long-lasting complication of a congenital heart defect (an untreated heart condition that is present at birth) is called Eisenmenger syndrome. This condition is life-threatening and it causes irregular blood flow in the heart and lungs. As a result, the blood vessels in the lungs become stiff and narrow, which makes blood pressure increase in […]

A long-lasting (chronic) condition that causes shortness of breath is called emphysema. It also causes damage to the thin walls of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs over time. In normal circumstances, alveoli stretch and fill with air when you breathe in. Thereafter, the air leaves the alveoli because of the elastic material it […]

This is a serious condition that causes the inner lining of the chambers of the heart and valves to become inflamed. These inner linings are called endocardium. Commonly, the condition occurs due to fungi, bacteria, or other germs that enter the bloodstream and attach to damaged regions in the heart. People with artificial heart valves, […]

An enlarged heart is also known as cardiomegaly and it indicates another health condition rather than a disease itself. The medical term cardiomegaly refers to an enlarged heart muscle that is seen on imaging tests (including chest X-ray). However, additional tests are needed to determine the exact cause of an enlarged heart. While cardiomegaly may […]

A health condition in which the eyelid turns inward and the eyelashes and skin rub against the eye surface causing irritation and discomfort is called entropion. This condition occurs differently among people. While some of them have turned eyelids all the time, others when blinking hard or squeezing the eyelids shut only. However, entropion happens […]

A chronic immune system condition in which a type of white blood cell (called eosinophils) builds up in the esophagus lining (the tube that carries the food from the mouth to the stomach) is called Eosinophilic esophagitis. This buildup is often a reaction to foods, allergens, or acid reflux that may lead to inflammation or […]

A rare skin condition in which the skin becomes fragile and blistering is called epidermolysis bullosa. However, the blisters can appear even due to minor injuries, heat, rubbing, or scratching. Furthermore, people with a severe form of epidermolysis bullosa may experience blisters inside the body (including the mouth and stomach lining). This is an inherited […]

A health condition in which a small cartilage (epiglottis) that covers the windpipe swells is called Epiglottitis. Therefore, swelling interrupts airflow into the lungs. Sometimes, this condition can be fatal. However, there are multiple factors that cause epiglottitis to swell. For example infections, burns from hot drinks, and throat injuries. Commonly, this condition negatively affects […]

A condition in which the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach (the esophagus) becomes inflamed (swelling and irritation) is called esophagitis. Swelling and irritation occur in the tissue that lines the esophagus. This condition may cause pain or trouble swallowing and chest pain. However, there are multiple factors that may […]

A common vision disease in which distant objects are seen clearly while near ones are blurry is called farsightedness. Moreover, the farsightedness degree affects the focusing ability. For instance, in severe cases, people are able to see clearly the objects that are located quite far while people with mild farsightedness can see clearly the objects […]