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A health condition that leads to disabling of the spinal cord (central nervous system) and brain is known as multiple sclerosis (MS). When the condition occurs, the body’s defense (immune system) attacks the nerve’s protective layer (myelin) which leads to communication problems between the brain and the body. As a result, permanent nerve damage or […]

This is a rare blood cancer type that begins in the marrow (a tissue inside the bones that produces blood cells). This cancer type is known as myelofibrosis and it negatively affects the blood cells the body creates. Symptoms This is a long-lasting condition that often worsens over time. However, some people live with myelofibrosis […]

This is a pregnancy complication that occurs usually after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women who have had normal range previously. It is known as preeclampsia and when it happens people can experience hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney damage (proteinuria), and other organ damage symptoms. In case you ignore this condition, it may lead to […]

Certain growths that occur in the salivary glands are known as tumors. However, salivary gland tumors are rare. These glands produce saliva that helps in digestion, moisturizes the mouth, and supports healthy teeth. Salivary glands consist of three major glands under and behind the jaw. For example parotid, sublingual, and submandibular glands. However, there are […]

This is a serious mental health problem that impacts thinking, feeling, and behavior. The most common symptoms in people with schizophrenia include delusions, hallucinations, and thinking and behavior changes. Hallucinations occur when someone sees things or hears voices that cannot observed by other people. Delusions happen when a person believes things that are not true. […]

A group of rare health conditions that involve tightening and hardening of the skin is called scleroderma or systemic sclerosis. This skin disease can provoke digestive tract, blood vessels, and internal organs issues. In most cases, this skin condition is categorized as diffuse or limited but only shows the degree of skin involvement. In addition, […]

A condition when the heart rate reaches over 100 beats per minute is called tachycardia. Roughly all irregular heart rhythm types (known as arrhythmias) provoke tachycardia. However, a fast heart rate does not always mean something goes wrong, it can increase due to stress or during exercise. Usually, when people experience tachycardia they do not […]

A parasite that lives and feeds in human intestines is known as tapeworm. It is also known as tapeworm infection. Some people may have a young and inactive tapeworm form known as a larval cyst (larval cyst infection). Commonly, people with this infection experience mild to severe symptoms including stomach pain and diarrhea. However, larval […]

This genetic health condition usually passes from biological parents to biological children and is known as Tay-Sachs disease (TSD). Commonly, it occurs due to a lack of an enzyme that breaks down the fatty substances (gangliosides). As a result, gangliosides build to toxic levels in the spinal cord and brain, which leads to nerve function […]

This is a condition in which repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) cannot be controlled. It is known as Tourette syndrome and it causes repeatedly blinking of the eyes, shrug the shoulders, blurt unusual sounds, or offensive words. Symptoms of this condition usually appear between 2-15 years old with an average around 6 years old. […]