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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 […]

A condition in which a blockage of one or both ureters (tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder) is called ureteral obstruction. Fortunately, this condition can be cured. However, if you ignore the symptoms and do not get treatment, it may lead quickly from mild pain, fever, and infection to severe loss […]

A type of heart rhythm disorder that affects the heart’s sinus node (also known as the natural pacemaker), which controls heartbeats, is called sick sinus syndrome. It causes slow heartbeats, pauses, or irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). This syndrome is considered uncommon, but the risk of developing elevates with aging. People with sick sinus syndrome are […]

Certain injuries to the skin and tissue below caused by prolonged pressure on them are called pressure ulcers. In most cases, this condition appears on the skin that covers bony areas of the body. These include ankles, hips, heels, and tailbone. Sometimes, pressure ulcers are called bed sores, pressure injuries, or decubitus ulcers. Usually, those […]

Osteomyelitis is an infection that negatively affects one or more bones. In most cases, the infection reaches the bone through the bloodstream or may form near the infected tissue. People may also experience osteomyelitis due to an injury that allows bacteria and other germs to reach the bone. The risk of developing osteomyelitis increases significantly […]