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This is a very rare genetic disorder that provokes life-threatening swelling (inflammation) to the brain and liver. It is known as Reye’s syndrome or Reye syndrome. Commonly, it affects children and teenagers after a viral infection (such as flu or chickenpox) but can happen at any age. Confusion, seizures, and loss of consciousness are the […]

This is a skin disease that provokes flushing and long-term redness on the face. It is known as rosacea and it can also widen blood vessels and cause small and pus-filled bumps. Rosacea symptoms usually come and go. In other words, a person can experience symptoms for weeks or months and then they disappear for […]

This is a contagious viral infection called rubella. It is also known as distinctive red rash, German measles, or three-day measles. Commonly, it provokes either mild or no symptoms. However, rubella can provoke serious health problems for unborn babies if their mothers are infected with this virus during pregnancy. While rubella and measles are not […]

This is a condition in which a person experiences a serious drug reaction. Usually, it occurs due to medicines that build up an increased level of serotonin in the body. A chemical produced naturally by the body that helps the brain and nerve cells function properly is known as serotonin. If this chemical reaches high […]

This is an infection caused by a bacteria known as shigella. It causes intestinal problems including bloody diarrhea. This is a very contagious bacteria and usually, it spreads to other people through direct contact with bacteria from the stool of an infected person. For instance, it can happen when you are not washing your hands […]

This is a viral infection that usually provokes a painful rash. It is known as shingles and can happen anywhere on the body. In most cases, it occurs as a single stripe of blisters in one part of the body such as the torso. The varicella-zoster virus causes this health condition. It also provokes chickenpox. […]

A group of disorders that pass from biological parents to biological children is known as sickle cell disease. In this article, we will discuss sickle cell anemia. It is a health condition in which the shape of red blood cells is negatively affected. The red blood cells carry oxygen to all body tissues and organs. […]

A health condition in which the walls of small arteries from the heart do not work correctly is known as small vessel disease. The body cannot get enough oxygen due to this condition. The most common symptoms include breathing problems, chest pain, and other heart disease symptoms. However, clogging or narrowing of the blood vessels […]

This is a quite rare health condition that negatively affects the skin and mucous membranes. It is known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and it commonly begins with flu-like symptoms. The primary cause of this condition is a reaction to specific medication. A late symptom of this disease includes a painful rash that spreads in different […]

A health condition in which swelling and irritation of the saclike tissues around the heart happens is called pericarditis. This heart’s tissue is called pericardium. When this disease occurs it provokes sharp chest pain. Such chest pain is provoked by inflamed layers of the pericardium that begin to rub against each other. In most cases, […]