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Repeated or sudden diaphragm movements that cannot be controlled are called hiccups. The muscle that separates the chest from the stomach region is called the diaphragm and it plays an essential role in breathing. Diaphragm spasms may cause vocal cords to suddenly close and make a “hic” sound. Hiccups often happen when you drink alcohol […]

A type of heart valve disease that negatively affects the valve between the left chambers of the heart is called mitral valve prolapse. In people with this condition, the leaflets (flaps) of the mitral valve are floppy and they bulge (prolapse) such as a parachute into the left upper chambers of the heart each time […]

A common fungal infection of the nail that causes brown, white, or yellow spots under the tip of the fingernail or toenail is called nail fungus. Discoloration and thickening of the nail may happen when the condition advances. This infection may negatively affect either one or more nails. Commonly, treatment is not needed if you […]

Death of the bone tissue is called osteonecrosis or avascular necrosis and it commonly occurs a lack of blood supply. It also may lead to small breaks in the bones that lead the bone to collapse. However, the process that leads to this condition may take years. The most common causes of osteonecrosis are a […]

Different health conditions that affect the heart are called heart disease. These include: Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia) Blood vessel disease (including coronary artery disease) Congenital heart defects (heart conditions present at birth) Heart muscle disease Heart valve disease Many heart disease types can be treated with healthy lifestyle changes. Symptoms The symptoms a person experiences depend […]

A health condition caused by an allergic reaction to harmless outdoor or indoor substances that the body sees as harmful (allergens) is called Hay Fever or Allergic Rhinitis. The symptoms are very similar to those of a cold but the only difference is that hay fever is not caused by a virus. The most common […]

A group of symptoms that usually occur after heavy alcohol drinking is called a hangover. However, frequent hangovers could also be linked with poor performance and problems at home, school, and work. Generally, hangovers are directly linked to the amount of alcohol you take. In any case, it is not possible to determine the safe […]

When the heart muscle does not pump blood, the heart failure occurs. As a result, the blood may back up and fluid can build up in the lungs frequently, leading to breathing problems. There are some health problems that cause gradual weakness and stiffness of the heart that make it not pump blood properly. For […]

A health condition caused by overheating of the body is called heatstroke. Commonly, it happens when you are exposed to high temperatures or physical activity in high temperatures for long periods. There are several stages of heat injury and this condition is the most serious. Heatstroke usually happens when the body temperature reaches 104 F […]

A health condition in which a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infects the stomach is called H. pylori infection. In most cases, this infection happens during childhood and it is a common cause of stomach ulcers. Moreover, this bacteria can be present in more than half of the people around the world. Although many […]