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A bacterial condition that usually spreads to humans through contaminated water is called cholera. It causes severe diarrhea and dehydration, and left untreated can be fatal within a few hours. While in industrialized countries cholera is eliminated, it continues to exist in Africa, Southeast Asia, and other regions. Moreover, the risk of getting cholera significantly […]

A condition that leads to swelling and inflammation of the spaces inside the head and nose (also known as sinuses) is called chronic sinusitis. Usually, this health condition lasts 12 weeks or longer, despite following treatment. This is a common disease that prevents the mucus from draining, which causes a stuffy nose, breathing problems, and […]

A brain disorder that is usually caused by repeated head injuries is called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). It often causes degeneration (death of the brain’s nerve cells) that worsens over time. The only way to confirm this condition is after death, during the autopsy of the brain. This condition occurs quite rarely, and experts do […]

A health condition that is marked by blood vessel inflammation is called Churg-Strauss syndrome. Inflammation causes reduced blood flow to different body structures and organs. Limiting blood flow to organs and tissues may lead to permanent damage (sometimes). In some cases, this condition is called eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). The most common symptom of […]

Pain caused by reduced blood flow to the muscles during physical exercise is called claudication. In most cases, it happens in the legs after walking at a certain pace, depending on the severity of the health problem. Sometimes, this condition is called intermittent claudication because the pain is not constant. In mild cases, the pain […]

Splits or openings in the upper lip, palate (roof of the mouth), or both are called cleft lip and cleft palate. This condition occurs when the upper lip and palate do not close completely in the baby during pregnancy. Furthermore, cleft lip and palate are considered common birth defects that may happen on their own […]

A very painful headache type that usually happens in periods of attacks (clusters) is called cluster headache. The pain caused by this condition is so severe that it may wake you from sleep. Intense pain caused by cluster headache is usually localized in or around one eye and one side of the head. This condition […]

A narrowing of the main artery in the body (aorta) is called aortic coarctation. Therefore, this condition makes the heart work harder to supply the body’s needs with blood. In most cases, this condition is present at birth (congenital heart defect), but in some people, it may occur later in life. Commonly, this condition happens […]

A health condition that negatively affects the nose and throat and is caused by germs (viruses) is called the common cold. In most cases, this condition is harmless. Generally, it happens 2-3 times in adults per year. However, children may experience this condition more frequently. Usually, it goes away within 10 days, but symptoms may […]

This is a condition in which the body does not produce enough hormones. It happens quite rarely and is called Addison’s disease or primary adrenal insufficiency. Therefore, the adrenal glands of people with this condition produce too few hormones (such as Cortisol). Commonly, they also produce decreased levels of another hormone called Aldosterone. The primary […]