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A group of conditions that happens when blood flow to the intestines is reduced or blocked is called intestinal ischemia. In most cases, intestinal ischemia occurs due to a fully or partly blocked artery. Sometimes, hypotension (low blood pressure) may reduce blood flow to the bowels. This condition may negatively affect both the small and […]

When blood begins to collect within the skull it is called intracranial hematoma. However, the blood may collect underneath the skull or in the brain tissues, which puts pressure on the brain. This condition usually occurs due to a blood vessel that bursts in the brain or head injuries caused by falls or car accidents. […]

Irritation and swelling (inflammation) in the iris (a colored ring around the eye’s pupil) is called iritis (sometimes called uveitis). The middle layer of the eye that is located between the white part and the retina of the eye is called the uvea. Therefore, in the front part of the uvea, the iris is located. […]

A nervous system condition that impacts nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord is known as Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). People with this condition can experience a loss of muscle control that often worsens over time. ALS is also called Lou Gehrig’s disease. Although the exact cause of this disease is unknown, some of […]

A health condition that provokes the collapse of the lung or a part of the lung (lobe) is called atelectasis. It usually occurs when alveoli (air sacs within the lungs) lose air. This is one of the common complications after surgery but other respiratory problems complications also can happen. These include cystic fibrosis, lung tumors, […]

This health condition happens when the body does not produce enough insulin. It is known as diabetic ketoacidosis and it is a serious complication of diabetes. Insulin is a vital hormone produced naturally in the body. It helps sugar (a major energy source) reach the muscles and other tissues. If a person does not have […]

A health condition in which a person cannot control bowel movements is called fecal incontinence. In other words, stools begin to leak from the rectum without warning and this condition ranges from mild (occasional leakage) to severe (complete loss of bowel control). In some cases, fecal incontinence is called bowel incontinence. The primary causes of […]

A health condition in which blood sugar levels are low is called hypoglycemia. Blood sugar (glucose) is the body’s main energy source. Commonly, doctors treat this condition using diabetes medications. However, there are other different medicines that help to increase blood sugar for people without diabetes. Low blood sugar requires treatment right away. One sign […]

This is a condition in which the body temperature drops below 95 Fahrenheit (35 Celsius) degrees. It is known as hypothermia and is considered a medical emergency. People with this condition lose heat faster than the body makes it which leads to life-threatening drops in the body temperature. In normal circumstances, the body temperature is […]

A kidney disease in which immunoglobulin A or IgA (a protein that fights against germs) builds up in the kidneys is called IgA nephropathy or Berger disease. This condition provokes inflammation of the kidneys and over time it may lead to their decreased function to filter blood. However, a person with this condition will notice […]