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A skin condition that causes small and painful lumps under the skin is called hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) or acne inversa. These lumps often appear in the areas where the skin rubs together (including armpits, groin, buttocks, and breasts). Usually, the lumps heal slowly, can recur, and may cause certain tunnels under the skin and scarring. […]

A common fungal infection that affects the face or lips is called candida. It is caused by yeast, and the most common symptoms include an itchy and red rash on the face or white patches on the lips. Sometimes, this condition is called cutaneous candidiasis. Generally, there are multiple types of yeast that live on […]

A group of health conditions that cause swelling (inflammation) in the brain is called autoimmune encephalitis (AE). In such cases, this condition occurs due to the immune system, which mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the brain. The symptoms of this condition are usually different among people and may include memory loss, changes in thinking or […]

A rare condition that causes the outside genitals of an infant to appear abnormal is called atypical genitalia (previously called ambiguous genitalia). The abnormal appearance of the genitalia makes it difficult to understand the sex of the baby (male or female). This condition appears differently among infants. For example, the genitals may not be fully […]

A type of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and the most common type of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is called atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT). Usually, people with this condition have a fast heart rate that begins and stops suddenly. Those who suffer from AVNRT often have a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute. Mostly, […]

A health condition in which a buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances occurs on the artery walls is called atherosclerosis. Sometimes, this condition is called arteriosclerosis, meaning the same thing, but there is a difference between these medical terms. For example: Arteriosclerosis – It often occurs when blood vessels that carry oxygen to the […]

A health condition in which the bone marrow no longer produces new blood cells is called aplastic anemia. The most common symptom of this condition is tiredness. However, people with this condition are at increased risk of infections and uncontrollable bleeding. While it happens rarely, it is a serious condition that may occur suddenly or […]

One of the disorders that negatively affects the way you communicate is called aphasia. It may cause slurred speech and affect the way a person writes and understands both spoken and written language. In most cases, people develop aphasia after a stroke or head injury, but it may develop gradually due to a slow-growing brain […]

A rare condition caused by a spore-forming bacterium (Bacillus anthracis) is called anthrax. It often negatively affects livestock and wild game. You may become infected with this bacterium through direct or indirect contact with infected animals. Unfortunately, there is no evidence that anthrax spreads among people, but it may spread to other people through skin […]

A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart is called angina. This is usually the primary symptom of coronary artery disease. Sometimes, this condition is called angina pectoris. In most cases, this condition is described as pressure, heaviness, tightness, squeezing, or pain in the chest. It may also feel like […]