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A health condition that causes inflammation of the uvea (including the iris, ciliary body, and choroid) is called uveitis. One of the possible complications if you develop a severe form of this condition and leave it untreated is blindness. Most of the time, the cause of this condition cannot be identified, but some people develop […]

An inherited disorder that often causes vision loss (blindness) or hearing loss (deafness) is called Usher syndrome. Generally, there are 3 types of this condition, and each one causes different symptoms and develops individually. While some people may develop moderate to severe symptoms, it often does not affect life expectancy. This syndrome usually occurs due […]

An organ that stores urine (pee) is called the bladder. It is like a storage tank, and when the bladder is full, you urinate. However, if you experience this condition, the bladder does not fully empty when you urinate. This condition is called urinary retention and often happens due to blockages, medicines, or nerve problems. […]

A type of cancer that develops quite rarely and affects the urethra is called urethral cancer. While experts do not fully understand why it happens, they think there is a connection between chronic (long-term) inflammation in the urethra and this type of cancer. The most common treatments recommended for people with urethral cancer include surgery, […]

A condition in which one or more stones appear in one of the ureters that connect the kidneys to the bladder is called ureteral stones. Generally, these stones are kidney stones. The most common symptoms include nausea, pain, and vomiting. However, there are some treatments that can break up or remove these stones. Furthermore, doctors […]

A health condition in which you have increased levels of thyroid hormone in the body is called thyrotoxicosis. Usually, those who develop this condition experience unusual weight loss, a fast heart rate, and shakiness. Treatment is also different among people with this condition because it depends on the underlying cause. However, the thyroid hormone has […]

A health condition in which a person has increased levels of platelets is called thrombocytosis. Specific blood cells that make clots to stop bleeding are called platelets. However, there are two types of thrombocytosis, such as essential thrombocytosis and reactive thrombocytosis. In most cases, both types are not dangerous. In addition, high levels of platelets […]

A health condition in which connective tissues between the bones and muscles (tendons) become inflamed is called tendonitis. Usually, people develop this condition due to repetitive movements. In some cases, tendonitis can be very painful and often occurs in the elbow, knee, shoulder, hip, Achilles tendon, and the base of the thumb. In most cases, […]

A health condition that causes pain and tenderness in the jaw joints and surrounding ligaments and muscles is called temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). The most common causes include jaw trauma, arthritis, daily wear and tear, and teeth grinding. Treatment is usually different among people with TMD because it depends on the exact cause and the […]

Certain wounds on the skin that develop due to problems with blood circulation are called stasis ulcers (also known as vascular ulcers). Most of the time, these wounds heal for a very long time and require specialized care. The most common type of this disorder is venous ulcers. It commonly occurs due to circulatory problems […]