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A disease that happens when the muscles do not relax as they should after contraction is called myotonia. This condition can affect the muscles throughout the body and cause different symptoms among people, depending on the type and severity of the disease. Doctors usually recommend medicines, physical therapy, and avoiding triggers to manage this condition. […]

An inherited disorder that primarily causes progressive muscle loss, weakness, and myotonia is called myotonic dystrophy (DM). It may also negatively affect the heart, lungs, eyes, and other parts of the body. Unfortunately, it is not possible to cure this condition. That’s why the treatment focuses on relieving the symptoms, preventing life-threatening complications, and improving […]

This is a rare and life-threatening complication of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland). It is called myxedema coma, and it occurs when the body does not produce enough thyroid hormones for a few years. In some cases, it may also happen if you already have hypothyroidism and do not get treatment. Furthermore, myxedema coma is a […]

A benign (noncancerous) tumor that develops in the upper chamber of the heart (atria) is called a myxoma. While it may not cause any symptoms, sometimes it interferes with the heart’s function by affecting blood flow. As a result, people with myxoma may experience some complications (such as pulmonary embolism or stroke). If a myxoma […]

A disease in which the walls of the left ventricle become thickened is called left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). This is the main pumping chamber of the heart, and this condition often happens due to hypertension (high blood pressure). Moreover, a thickened left ventricle may negatively affect the ability to pump blood into the aorta, which […]

A health condition in which the upper heart chamber is handling high pressure and too much blood is called left atrial enlargement. People who develop this disease often experience hypertension (high blood pressure), heart valve problems, and other heart problems. Doctors usually treat this condition with medicines, lifestyle changes, and in more severe cases, with […]

A group of health conditions that negatively affect the child’s ability to take in and use information is called learning disabilities (disorders). Generally, there are multiple types of this disorder, including dyslexia, nonverbal learning disorders, and others. In any case, these disorders are treatable. In other words, learning disabilities (LDs) are conditions that impact the […]

A common health condition in which a heart valve does not close properly is called a leaky heart valve. It causes some blood to leak backward with each heartbeat. While this condition can be mild and does not need treatment, some people may develop moderate or severe regurgitation that requires surgery and medicines to improve […]

A hypothetical condition that nowadays is not recognized as a medical diagnosis and is based on the concept of increased intestinal permeability is called leaky gut syndrome. Most of the time, it happens along with other gastrointestinal diseases. Theoretically, this syndrome is not a symptom of another gastrointestinal disease, but an underlying cause that develops […]

A serious health condition that may affect anyone who is exposed to high levels of lead is called lead poisoning. While this condition is considered a thing of the past, it still causes multiple problems in certain areas of the U.S. and other parts of the world. There are some treatment options that can effectively […]