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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 […]

There are some teeth located in the back of the mouth called wisdom teeth. These are the last teeth that appear during adulthood often. Generally, people have 4 wisdom teeth 2 on the top and 2 on the bottom. In most cases, these teeth are affected because do not have enough space to grow. When […]

A condition in which you experience discomfort in the upper abdomen is called dyspepsia, stomach upset, or indigestion. This health problem explains symptoms such as abdominal pain and the feeling of fullness right after you begin eating. However, indigestion can in some cases be a symptom of other digestive diseases. While this is a common […]

A group of disorders that cause long-term (chronic) inflammation of the digestive tract tissues is called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These include: Ulcerative colitis – A disease in which a person experiences ulcers (sores) and inflammation along the large intestine (colon) lining and rectum. Crohn’s disease – This condition affects mostly the small intestine but […]

A temporary disorder that causes sleep problems affecting usually people who travel across different time zones is called jet lag disorder. The body has an internal clock (known as circadian rhythms) that signals when the body needs to stay awake and when to sleep. This condition happens due to the synchronization of the internal clock […]

This is a condition in which inflammation (swelling) in the small and medium blood vessel walls occurs. Through these vessels, the blood goes throughout the body. Commonly, this condition impacts heart arteries in children but can affect adults too. However, the heart arteries are responsible for supplying the heart with oxygen-rich blood. This condition is […]

A congenital health condition that causes problems in the development of the blood vessels, soft tissues (including skin and muscles), bones, and lymphatic system (sometimes) is called Klippel-Tranaunay syndrome or KTS. A red birthmark that ranges in color from pink to reddish-purple, malformations of the lymphatic system or veins, and overgrowth of bones and tissues […]