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This is a dangerous health condition caused by a germ known as Yersinia pestis. These germs live in the small rodents and their fleas. Commonly, humans get a Plague through a flea bite. However, this is a rare condition that happens only in several countries around the world. In the U.S. this condition happens in […]

A hereditary disorder of the kidneys in which clusters of cysts develop mainly within the kidneys is called polycystic kidney disease (PKD). It provokes enlargement of the kidneys and reduced function. These cysts are not malignant (cancerous) but contain fluid and vary in size. However, kidney cysts can grow very large. Either large or many […]

A group of rare inherited diseases that lead to the build-up of porphyrins (natural chemicals) in the body is known as porphyria. These chemicals are required to produce heme (a part of hemoglobin). Red blood cells contain hemoglobin and it is responsible to carry oxygen to organs and tissues in the body. In addition, to […]

A mental health problem caused by a stressful and terrifying event that you witnessed or experienced is called Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The most common PTSD symptoms include nightmares, severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about previous events. Approximately all who experience PTSD face problems with coping but with self-care and time commonly they get […]

A rare genetic disorder that provokes physical, mental, and behavioral problems is known as Prader-Willi syndrome. The primary symptom of this syndrome is persistent hunger that appears usually in children of 2 years old. This sense of hunger makes people with this syndrome eat constantly (hyperphagia). Moreover, it becomes difficult to control weight with this […]

A lung condition in which a blood clot blocks the blood flow to the lung’s artery is called pulmonary embolism. Mostly, this blood clot appears in a deep vein in the leg and goes to the lung. In rare cases, this blood clot that reaches the lung’s artery can develop in other body parts. The […]

An irritation, scratchiness, or pain in the throat is called a sore throat. It usually worsens when a person swallows. In most cases, pharyngitis (sore throat) is caused by viral infections (including the flu and cold). However, when a sore throat happens due to viral infections, it usually disappears on its own. Some people may […]

This is a congenital health condition in which a heart defect is present. It is called Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome. Those who experience this syndrome have an additional pathway for signals that go between the heart’s upper and lower chambers. This causes a fast heartbeat which puts extra strain on the heart muscle. In other words, […]

A group of health conditions that negatively affect posture and movement is known as cerebral palsy. The main cause of these diseases is damage that happens to the developing brain (commonly before birth). The symptoms vary from mild to severe and often appear during infancy or preschool years. Exaggerated reflexes may appear in children with […]

Conjunctivitis is a condition in which the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball becomes inflamed. Conjunctiva is the name of this membrane and conjunctivitis (pink eye) occurs when small blood vessels become inflamed or irritated. That’s why in people with this condition, the eye of the ball appears reddish or pink. Mostly, conjunctivitis […]