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Urticaria is also known as hives and it is a skin condition that provokes itchy spots of different sizes. This skin problem can be caused by different substances and situations (including medicines and foods). Moreover, angioedema can appear along with hives or alone and it provokes swelling in the deep skin layers. It often appears […]

A heart valve disease type in which the body’s main artery is narrowed and does not open completely is called Aortic valve stenosis or aortic stenosis. It occurs in the valve between the primary aorta (artery) and the lower left heart chamber. As a result, this condition prevents blood flow from the heart to the […]

This is a health condition that is present at birth. It is known as craniosynostosis and it involves fibrous joints between the bones of the baby’s skull that close prematurely. It occurs before the brain is completely developed. As a result, the baby’s head becomes deformed. In normal circumstances, the sutures remain flexible in infants, […]

This is a health condition in which food (especially high in sugar) moves too fast from the stomach to the small intestine after eating. This health problem is known as dumping syndrome or rapid gastric emptying. The most common treatment for this syndrome is surgery on the esophagus or stomach. The symptoms usually appear within […]

A rare infectious disease that starts with flu-like symptoms and quickly progresses to a serious health condition is called Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. It is also known as Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome and it can cause serious problems with the heart and lungs. There are different Hantavirus strains that provoke this syndrome. Commonly, this virus is carried […]

A neurological disorder that worsens over time and negatively affects your body’s autonomic functions (such as motor control and blood pressure) is called multiple system atrophy (MSA). It is also known as Shy-Drager syndrome, olivopontocerebellar atrophy, or striatonigral degeneration. MSA has many symptoms similar to those of Parkinson’s disease including slow movement, muscle stiffness, poor […]

The inflammation of the rectum is known as proctitis. A muscular tube that is connected to the colon is called the rectum. Through this tube passes stool out of the body. The most common symptoms of proctitis are rectal pain, bleeding, and discharge. A persistent need to have a bowel movement also can occur. While […]

A health condition in which someone experiences joint pain and swelling caused by an infection in other body parts (commonly in the intestines, genitals, or urinary tract) is known as reactive arthritis. Mostly, it negatively affects ankles, feet, and knees. However, inflammation of the skin, eyes, and urethra (the tube that helps urine go outside […]

This is an inflammatory condition that affects not only the joints and some people may experience damage in different body parts including skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels. This is an autoimmune disease known as rheumatoid arthritis and happens when the immune system attacks its own body cells. The difference between osteoarthritis and this […]

Endocrine glands (adrenal glands) are situated on the top of each kidney. Cortisol, aldosterone, and adrenaline are hormones produced by adrenal glands. These hormones help to regulate different bodily functions such as blood pressure, response to stress, metabolism, and others. What are Adrenal Glands? These glands are triangle-shaped small glands on the top of kidneys […]