General

A group of disorders that cause long-term (chronic) inflammation of the digestive tract tissues is called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These include: Ulcerative colitis – A disease in which a person experiences ulcers (sores) and inflammation along the large intestine (colon) lining and rectum. Crohn’s disease – This condition affects mostly the small intestine but […]

A temporary disorder that causes sleep problems affecting usually people who travel across different time zones is called jet lag disorder. The body has an internal clock (known as circadian rhythms) that signals when the body needs to stay awake and when to sleep. This condition happens due to the synchronization of the internal clock […]

This is a condition in which inflammation (swelling) in the small and medium blood vessel walls occurs. Through these vessels, the blood goes throughout the body. Commonly, this condition impacts heart arteries in children but can affect adults too. However, the heart arteries are responsible for supplying the heart with oxygen-rich blood. This condition is […]

A congenital health condition that causes problems in the development of the blood vessels, soft tissues (including skin and muscles), bones, and lymphatic system (sometimes) is called Klippel-Tranaunay syndrome or KTS. A red birthmark that ranges in color from pink to reddish-purple, malformations of the lymphatic system or veins, and overgrowth of bones and tissues […]

A contagious health condition usually caused by a herpes virus (Epstein-Barr virus) is called infectious mononucleosis (mono). Sometimes, this condition is called kissing disease because the virus that provokes it can spread through saliva. However, you can get this condition by sharing food utensils or a glass with a person with mono. Moreover, this condition […]

A disturbing dream linked with negative feelings (such as fear or anxiety that awakens you) is known as nightmare disorder. Commonly, this health problem appears in children but it may occur at any age. There is nothing to worry about if the nightmares do not happen frequently. In most cases, this disorder appears in children […]

A liver condition in which people drink little or even no alcohol is called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This health condition provokes a buildup of fat in the liver and usually occurs in overweight or obese people. The most common NAFLD happens in the Middle Eastern and Western nations because the number of obese […]

This is a genetic disorder in which the normal development of different body parts is stopped. It is called Noonan syndrome and it usually impacts people in different ways such as through unusual facial features, short height, problems with the heart, and others. This syndrome also reduces the development of children (including talking, walking, and […]

This is a mental health disorder in which people experience unwanted thoughts (obsessions) which in turn causes repetitive behaviors (compulsions). This condition is called obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and it interacts with daily routine and causes many problems. Therefore, people with OCD are driven to make compulsive acts to reduce stress. In case you refuse to […]

Inflammation of the gallbladder is called cholecystitis. A small pear-shaped organ located on the right side of the abdomen below the liver is called the gallbladder. This organ holds bile (a digestive fluid) that when needed is released into the small intestine. One of the most common causes of cholecystitis is gallstones that block the […]