General

An edema is a health condition in which the fluid remains blocked in the body tissues. This health condition can negatively affect any body part but mostly happens in the feet and legs. In most cases, this disease occurs due to medications and pregnancy. In addition, certain health conditions can also provoke edema including congestive […]

Small insects that live on the human scalp and feed on blood are known as head lice. These lice usually affect children but can affect adults too. Head lice commonly spread from one person to another through a direct transfer from the individual’s hair. People with these lice do not mean they have poor hygiene […]

A health condition in which a person experiences excessive sweating not due to exercise or heat is known as hyperhidrosis. Sometimes, people sweat so much that it soaks through clothes or drips off their hands. Thus, it negatively affects your daily routine and can lead to social anxiety and discomfort. In most cases, treatment can […]

A mental disorder in which a person repeatedly steals items and cannot resist urges is known as Kleptomania. Generally, people do not need these stolen items. In most cases, these items are not expensive and a person with Kleptomania can afford to buy them. Despite it is a rare mental condition, it can lead to […]

This is a mental health problem in which a person has an unreasonably elevated sense of their own importance. This condition is known as narcissistic personality disorder and those who experience this condition usually do not understand or care about other people’s feelings. However, these people could be unsure about self-worth behind extreme confidence and […]

Inflammation of the pancreas is a health condition called pancreatitis. Immune system activity provokes inflammation that leads to pain, swelling, and organ function changes. This organ looks like a long and flat gland located behind the stomach. It helps to digest food and control blood sugar. There are two types of pancreatitis such as acute […]

A group of rare diseases that appear in people with cancer are known as Paraneoplastic syndromes of the nervous system. These diseases can also negatively affect some organ systems (such as joints, blood, skin, and hormones). Paraneoplastic syndromes usually appear when antibodies that fight against cancer also attack their organs such as the brain, spinal […]

An injury to the tendon that connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone is called Patellar tendinitis. This tendon type works with the muscles located at the front of the thigh to extend the knee. It helps to jump, run, and kick. This condition is also known as jumper’s knee and commonly happens in athletes […]

This is a congenital heart defect (means present at birth) in which an opening between the 2 major heart blood vessels happens. These blood vessels lead from the heart. This condition is known as Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Commonly, this condition occurs during pregnancy. Ductus arteriosus is a part of the baby’s blood flow system […]

This is a common health condition in which buildups in the arteries decrease blood flow to the legs and arms. It is called peripheral artery disease (PAD) or peripheral arterial disease. In people with PAD arms and mostly legs do not receive enough blood. As a result, it may lead to pain in the leg […]