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A highly infectious disease caused by a bacterium called F. tularensis is called Tularemia. This bacteria can pass to humans through bug bites, infected animals, contaminated food or water, and inhaling the particles of bacteria from the air. While this condition can affect the skin and eyes, it may also impact the lungs, intestines, and […]

A health condition in which the valve between the right atrium and right ventricle leaks (regurgitation), becomes stiff or narrowed (stenosis), or is not formed properly at birth is called Tricuspid valve disease. Without treatment, it may lead to serious damage to the heart muscle. Physicians often recommend medicines or surgery to treat this disorder. […]

A rare neurological disorder that causes inflammation of the spinal cord is called transverse myelitis (TM). In most cases, people who develop this condition notice that symptoms appear suddenly. These include muscle weakness, bladder dysfunction, and pain. In general, there are a lot of factors that may cause this condition. Sometimes, people recover completely from […]

A common health condition in which the tonsils become infected is called tonsillitis. Sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes are the most common symptoms of this disorder. The treatment is often different among people because it depends on the underlying condition, such as a viral or bacterial infection. Most people notice improvements within 7 […]

Sometimes, people may develop tongue problems. These include a tongue that is painful, enlarged, swollen, or has an unusual color, such as white, yellow, brown, or black. While there are some congenital (present at birth) conditions (including inflammation, infections, and other conditions) that may cause problems with this muscle, problems with the tongue may sometimes […]

A serious health condition in which one or more blood clots develop in the blood vessels or heart is called thrombosis. These blood clots can reduce or even block blood flow to multiple structures and organs in the body. Moreover, a blood clot may break and travel to other parts of the body and get […]

A movement condition that develops when you administer antipsychotic medications or other types of medicines is called tardive dyskinesia (TD). Once it occurs, there is no treatment that can reverse this condition. That’s why the treatment goal is to reduce the symptoms and improve your quality of life. Sometimes, people may develop TD years after […]

A group of infections caused by a genus of bacteria known as Staphylococcus is called Staphylococcal (Staph) infections. In general, there are more than 30 strains of this bacterium. Moreover, one of the most common pathogens (an organism that causes disease) is Staphylococcus aureus. It is recommended to see a doctor if you experience any […]

A condition in which ligaments around one or more joints are torn or stretched is called a sprain. In most cases, it occurs due to falls and participating in contact sports. If you get a mild sprain, it can be managed at home with the RICE method, but in severe cases, you may need to […]

A genetic condition in which muscles become weakened is called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). In general, there are 5 subtypes of SMA that range in severity and age of onset. While this disorder cannot be cured, there are multiple treatments that can help ease the symptoms and improve your quality of life. This condition causes […]