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This is a health condition caused by salmonella bacteria and it is known as typhoid fever or enteric fever. However, it is a rare condition in places where water is treated to destroy germs and human waste disposal is well managed. For instance, in the United States, this condition occurs in rare cases. The most […]

An inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that provokes ulcers (sores) and inflammation in the digestive tract is called ulcerative colitis. This health condition negatively affects the large intestine’s lining (also known as the colon) and rectum. While ulcerative colitis symptoms appear over time, some people may experience sudden ones. If you ignore this condition and do […]

This is a common urinary problem that concerns people. It is called urinary incontinence and means the loss of bladder control. The symptoms vary from mild to severe and can cause urine leaking when sneezing or coughing and a sudden urge to urinate that is strong enough that you cannot get to the toilet in […]

An infection that negatively affects the urinary system is called Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra are parts of the urinary system. Commonly, people experience infection in the lower urinary tract (including the urethra and bladder). Furthermore, women and people assigned to female at birth (AFAB) are more prone to develop UTI […]

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 […]