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This is a health condition in which a person feels fingers and toes cold and numb in response to stress or low temperatures. It is known as Raynaud’s disease and provokes the skin’s arteries to narrow. Thus, blood flow is limited in certain areas of the body (vasospasm). This condition is also known as Raynaud’s […]

This is a virus that negatively affects the respiratory tract and lungs causing infections. It is known as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). While RSV commonly impacts children before 2 years old, it can affect adults too. Usually, the symptoms are mild in children, adults, and older and are similar to those that appear in people […]

There are different retinal diseases and most of them provoke visual symptoms. These conditions can impact any retina part. The retina is a thin layer of tissue inside of the eye. Moreover, it contains millions of cells (light-sensitive) known as rods and cones and nerves that transmit visual information to the brain. In other words, […]

A rare genetic developmental and neurological disorder that impacts brain development is called Rett Syndrome. This condition provokes a loss of motor and language skills. Mostly, Rett syndrome negatively affects women. Approximately all children experience first symptoms in the first 6 months of age. As a result, they lose skills they had previously including the […]

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. […]