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A health condition in which one or more small fluid-filled sacs appear near the knee joint and cause inflammation is called knee bursitis. The name of this condition comes from these sacs (bursae). This condition decreased friction and cushion pressure between the tendons and bones, muscles, and skin near the affected joint. These fluid-filled sacs […]

A health condition that causes hair loss, either on the scalp or the whole body, is called hair loss (also known as alopecia). It often occurs due to hormonal changes, heredity, certain health conditions, or a normal part of aging. While anyone may develop this condition, it is mostly diagnosed in men. You may hear […]

A rare mood disorder that causes emotional swings (also known as ups and downs) is called cyclothymia. The symptoms are not as severe as those in bipolar I or II disorders. People with this condition may notice how their mood shifts up and down from their baseline. Sometimes, they may feel that they are on […]

A condition in which a person experiences multiple episodes of severe vomiting, often without an obvious cause, is called cyclic vomiting syndrome. Usually, an episode lasts between hours and days, then alternates with a symptom-free period. In most cases, the episodes of this syndrome are similar. It means they start at the same time of […]

A condition in which the tissue damage is caused by too much sun, hot liquids, flames, chemicals, electricity, steam, or other sources is called burns. While burns can be mild, they can be life-threatening and require immediate treatment. Physicians usually recommend different treatments for burns because they depend on the severity of the condition, overall […]

This is a rare condition that negatively affects arteries and veins in the arms and legs. While it is often called Buerger’s disease, also known as thromboangiitis obliterans. In people with this disease, blood vessels become blocked. As a result, blood flow to the limbs is reduced, which allows blood clots to form. These blood […]

A rare and life-threatening condition that causes arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythms) is called Brugada syndrome. Sometimes, this condition is inherited. Generally, those who suffer from this syndrome have an increased risk of irregular heart rhythms that begin in the ventricles (lower heart chambers). This condition is often treated with preventive measures (such as reducing fever […]

A bacterial infection that spreads from animals to people and causes fever, joint pain, and extreme tiredness (fatigue) is called brucellosis. People often become infected with this infection by eating raw or unpasteurized dairy products. In some cases, a person may become infected from inhaling air droplets that contain the bacteria or direct contact with […]

A lung infection that usually happens in young children and infants and causes swelling and irritation in the small airways of the lung is called bronchiolitis. This is a common lung infection that may also cause a buildup of mucus in the airways. Small airways of the lungs are called bronchioles. In most cases, this […]

A fracture of one of 3 arm bones (including the ulna, radius, and humerus) is called a broken arm. Falling onto an outstretched hand is one of the most common causes of a broken arm. Seek emergency care if you think you or your child has a broken arm. Immediate treatment is important to ensure […]