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A mental health problem caused by a stressful and terrifying event that you witnessed or experienced is called Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The most common PTSD symptoms include nightmares, severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about previous events. Approximately all who experience PTSD face problems with coping but with self-care and time commonly they get […]

A rare genetic disorder that provokes physical, mental, and behavioral problems is known as Prader-Willi syndrome. The primary symptom of this syndrome is persistent hunger that appears usually in children of 2 years old. This sense of hunger makes people with this syndrome eat constantly (hyperphagia). Moreover, it becomes difficult to control weight with this […]

A lung condition in which a blood clot blocks the blood flow to the lung’s artery is called pulmonary embolism. Mostly, this blood clot appears in a deep vein in the leg and goes to the lung. In rare cases, this blood clot that reaches the lung’s artery can develop in other body parts. The […]

An irritation, scratchiness, or pain in the throat is called a sore throat. It usually worsens when a person swallows. In most cases, pharyngitis (sore throat) is caused by viral infections (including the flu and cold). However, when a sore throat happens due to viral infections, it usually disappears on its own. Some people may […]

This is a congenital health condition in which a heart defect is present. It is called Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome. Those who experience this syndrome have an additional pathway for signals that go between the heart’s upper and lower chambers. This causes a fast heartbeat which puts extra strain on the heart muscle. In other words, […]

A group of health conditions that negatively affect posture and movement is known as cerebral palsy. The main cause of these diseases is damage that happens to the developing brain (commonly before birth). The symptoms vary from mild to severe and often appear during infancy or preschool years. Exaggerated reflexes may appear in children with […]

Conjunctivitis is a condition in which the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball becomes inflamed. Conjunctiva is the name of this membrane and conjunctivitis (pink eye) occurs when small blood vessels become inflamed or irritated. That’s why in people with this condition, the eye of the ball appears reddish or pink. Mostly, conjunctivitis […]

An edema is a health condition in which the fluid remains blocked in the body tissues. This health condition can negatively affect any body part but mostly happens in the feet and legs. In most cases, this disease occurs due to medications and pregnancy. In addition, certain health conditions can also provoke edema including congestive […]

Small insects that live on the human scalp and feed on blood are known as head lice. These lice usually affect children but can affect adults too. Head lice commonly spread from one person to another through a direct transfer from the individual’s hair. People with these lice do not mean they have poor hygiene […]

A health condition in which a person experiences excessive sweating not due to exercise or heat is known as hyperhidrosis. Sometimes, people sweat so much that it soaks through clothes or drips off their hands. Thus, it negatively affects your daily routine and can lead to social anxiety and discomfort. In most cases, treatment can […]