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A contagious health condition usually caused by a herpes virus (Epstein-Barr virus) is called infectious mononucleosis (mono). Sometimes, this condition is called kissing disease because the virus that provokes it can spread through saliva. However, you can get this condition by sharing food utensils or a glass with a person with mono. Moreover, this condition […]

A disturbing dream linked with negative feelings (such as fear or anxiety that awakens you) is known as nightmare disorder. Commonly, this health problem appears in children but it may occur at any age. There is nothing to worry about if the nightmares do not happen frequently. In most cases, this disorder appears in children […]

A liver condition in which people drink little or even no alcohol is called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This health condition provokes a buildup of fat in the liver and usually occurs in overweight or obese people. The most common NAFLD happens in the Middle Eastern and Western nations because the number of obese […]

This is a genetic disorder in which the normal development of different body parts is stopped. It is called Noonan syndrome and it usually impacts people in different ways such as through unusual facial features, short height, problems with the heart, and others. This syndrome also reduces the development of children (including talking, walking, and […]

This is a mental health disorder in which people experience unwanted thoughts (obsessions) which in turn causes repetitive behaviors (compulsions). This condition is called obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and it interacts with daily routine and causes many problems. Therefore, people with OCD are driven to make compulsive acts to reduce stress. In case you refuse to […]

Inflammation of the gallbladder is called cholecystitis. A small pear-shaped organ located on the right side of the abdomen below the liver is called the gallbladder. This organ holds bile (a digestive fluid) that when needed is released into the small intestine. One of the most common causes of cholecystitis is gallstones that block the […]

This is a virus known as H1N1 flu (sometimes called swine flu), which is a type of influenza A virus. The new virus H1N1 started to cause health problems in humans in the 2009-19 flu season. It is sometimes called swine flu because it is a new combination of influenza viruses that negatively affect birds, […]

A health condition in which small blood vessels become damaged and inflamed throughout the body is called Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Thus, inflammation and damage provoke clots to form in these blood vessels, which usually lead to damage to the kidneys and other body organs. HUS can cause a life-threatening condition (such as kidney failure). […]

A medical condition in which the liver becomes enlarged (more than it is normal) is called hepatomegaly. Healthcare providers consider hepatomegaly a health problem rather than a disease. In most cases, an enlarged liver is a symptom of other diseases including liver disease, congestive heart failure, or cancer. The treatment usually involves medicines and procedures […]

This is a condition in which an outbreak of shingles negatively affects the facial nerve near one of the ears. It is known as Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and it can also provoke facial paralysis and hearing problems along with painful shingles rash. This syndrome happens due to the same virus (varicella-zoster virus) that causes chickenpox. […]