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A viral infection that causes inflammation (swelling) of the liver is called hepatitis C. This infection can cause serious liver damage and it may spread to other people through direct contact with the blood of an infected person. However, there are new antiviral medications that can help lessen the symptoms and cure chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis […]

A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is called hepatitis B. In most cases, this is a short-term infection (also known as acute) that lasts roughly 6 months. However, some people may experience a chronic (long-lasting) form of this infection, which increases the risk of other health problems including cirrhosis (scarring […]

A highly contagious liver infection that affects the liver’s ability to function and causes inflammation is called Hepatitis A. This infection is caused by a virus. Mostly, people become infected with this virus through contaminated food, water, or from close contact with an infected person. In any case, mild forms of hepatitis A do not […]

Infection of the throat, nose, and lungs is called influenza (also called flu). This condition is caused by a virus. However, the virus that causes “stomach flu” is different from this virus. People with “stomach flu” may experience vomiting and diarrhea. In most cases, the flu goes away on its own and does not require […]

When tissue (such as a part of the bowel) protrudes through weak abdominal muscles, an inguinal hernia happens. As a result, people experience a painful bulge, especially when they bend over, lift something heavy, or cough. However, not every time hernias cause pain. This condition usually happens when a part of the membrane lining of […]

This is a condition in which repeated and sudden bouts of aggressive, impulsive, or violent behavior happen. It may also cause angry verbal outbursts. Sometimes, when you have extreme reactions (including road rage, domestic abuse, breaking or throwing objects) to certain situations you may have this condition. It is called intermittent explosive disorder and it […]

A group of health conditions that involve enlarged lymph nodes (it means lymph nodes that get bigger) and different symptoms is called Castleman disease. Most commonly, people who experience this condition have only one enlarged lymph node. It usually occurs in the neck or chest but may happen anywhere in the body too. In such […]

A health condition in which uncontrollable urge to maintain gambling despite the problems it causes in your life is called compulsive gambling (also known as gambling disorder). When people risk something that is valuable in the hope of getting something of even greater value, it is called gambling. The brain’s reward system is stimulated much […]

This cancer type starts in the gallbladder (a small organ located on the right side of the abdomen beneath the liver). This organ stores a fluid (known as bile) that the liver produces to digest food. However, this cancer type occurs quite rarely and can be successfully cured if it is found when the tumor […]

Death of the tissue that may occur due to lack of blood flow or a serious bacterial infection is called gangrene. In most cases, this condition occurs in the arms and legs (including fingers and toes). However, it also may happen in the muscles and inside body organs (including the gallbladder). There are some health […]