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A mental disorder in which a person repeatedly steals items and cannot resist urges is known as Kleptomania. Generally, people do not need these stolen items. In most cases, these items are not expensive and a person with Kleptomania can afford to buy them. Despite it is a rare mental condition, it can lead to […]

This is a mental health problem in which a person has an unreasonably elevated sense of their own importance. This condition is known as narcissistic personality disorder and those who experience this condition usually do not understand or care about other people’s feelings. However, these people could be unsure about self-worth behind extreme confidence and […]

Inflammation of the pancreas is a health condition called pancreatitis. Immune system activity provokes inflammation that leads to pain, swelling, and organ function changes. This organ looks like a long and flat gland located behind the stomach. It helps to digest food and control blood sugar. There are two types of pancreatitis such as acute […]

A group of rare diseases that appear in people with cancer are known as Paraneoplastic syndromes of the nervous system. These diseases can also negatively affect some organ systems (such as joints, blood, skin, and hormones). Paraneoplastic syndromes usually appear when antibodies that fight against cancer also attack their organs such as the brain, spinal […]

An injury to the tendon that connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone is called Patellar tendinitis. This tendon type works with the muscles located at the front of the thigh to extend the knee. It helps to jump, run, and kick. This condition is also known as jumper’s knee and commonly happens in athletes […]

This is a congenital heart defect (means present at birth) in which an opening between the 2 major heart blood vessels happens. These blood vessels lead from the heart. This condition is known as Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Commonly, this condition occurs during pregnancy. Ductus arteriosus is a part of the baby’s blood flow system […]

This is a common health condition in which buildups in the arteries decrease blood flow to the legs and arms. It is called peripheral artery disease (PAD) or peripheral arterial disease. In people with PAD arms and mostly legs do not receive enough blood. As a result, it may lead to pain in the leg […]

This is a health condition in which a person feels fingers and toes cold and numb in response to stress or low temperatures. It is known as Raynaud’s disease and provokes the skin’s arteries to narrow. Thus, blood flow is limited in certain areas of the body (vasospasm). This condition is also known as Raynaud’s […]

This is a virus that negatively affects the respiratory tract and lungs causing infections. It is known as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). While RSV commonly impacts children before 2 years old, it can affect adults too. Usually, the symptoms are mild in children, adults, and older and are similar to those that appear in people […]

There are different retinal diseases and most of them provoke visual symptoms. These conditions can impact any retina part. The retina is a thin layer of tissue inside of the eye. Moreover, it contains millions of cells (light-sensitive) known as rods and cones and nerves that transmit visual information to the brain. In other words, […]