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An inflammation of the artery lining is called giant cell arteritis. In most cases, it negatively affects the arteries located in the head (especially in the temples). Healthcare professionals sometimes call this condition temporal arteritis. The most common symptoms of giant cell arteritis include scalp tenderness, jaw pain, vision problems, and headaches. If it is […]

A waxy substance found in the blood required to build healthy cells is called cholesterol. However, if it reaches high amounts it may cause certain health problems (such as heart disease). Moreover, when cholesterol levels become high, some people may develop fatty build-up in the blood vessels. Therefore, these deposits may prevent the blood flow […]

An infection that usually happens by breathing fungus spores found in bat and bird droppings is called histoplasmosis. In most cases, people get the infection when these fungus spores become airborne during cleanup projects or demolition. Moreover, bat and bird droppings can contaminate the soil which also can spread the infection. In such cases, farmers […]

A disorder in which people cannot or have difficulty throwing away or parting with possessions because they believe they need to save them is called Hoarding disorder. Usually, people feel stressed when it comes to get rid of certain items, which leads to an increased amount of items, regardless of their actual value. This condition […]

A health condition that causes the death of nerve cells in the brain is called Huntington’s disease. Over time, it leads to mental health problems, reduced thinking abilities, and movement issues. Huntington’s disease occurs quite rarely and it mostly appears due to an abnormal gene that passes from biological parents to biological children. People with […]

A health condition in which a fluid buildup occurs in the ventricles (cavities) deep within the brain is called hydrocephalus. Extra fluid makes these ventricles become large and puts pressure on the brain. In normal circumstances, cerebrospinal fluid goes through the ventricles and bathes the spinal cord and brain. However, too much cerebrospinal fluid can […]

A disease in which calcium levels in the blood significantly increase is called hypercalcemia. High calcium levels in the blood may lead to weakness of the bones, kidney stones, and heart and brain problems. Commonly, this condition occurs due to increased hormone production by parathyroid glands (4 small glands located near the thyroid gland). However, […]

A health condition in which increased oxalate levels in the urine occurs is called hyperoxaluria. Oxalate is found in some foods but it also is produced naturally by the body. High oxalate amounts in the urine can cause serious health problems. This condition usually occurs due to a gene mutation, an intestinal disease, or eating […]

Parathyroid glands are four small glands located on the back side of the thyroid gland. When these begin to produce and release parathyroid hormone in the bloodstream it is called hyperparathyroidism or overactive parathyroid glands. The hormones produced by these glands are vital for muscle and nerve function and bones. These hormones help maintain a […]

A health condition in which the thickness of the heart muscle occurs is called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Sometimes, doctors say that the heart muscle is hypertrophied. Once HCM happens, it becomes hard for the heart to pump blood. Furthermore, many people have this condition but do not know about it because it causes few or […]