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A heart condition in which one or more valves do not work correctly is called heart valve disease. The heart contains four valves that work together to maintain blood flow through the heart in the right direction. If at least one of them does not open or close, it may change how blood flows through […]

A combination of pain, discomfort in the belly, and trouble with bowel habits is known as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The most common symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, and different kinds of stool (including soft, liquid, hard, or thin). Other names for this condition include IBS colitis, mucous colitis, spastic colon, nervous colon, and spastic bowel. […]

A health condition that leads to disabling of the spinal cord (central nervous system) and brain is known as multiple sclerosis (MS). When the condition occurs, the body’s defense (immune system) attacks the nerve’s protective layer (myelin) which leads to communication problems between the brain and the body. As a result, permanent nerve damage or […]

This is a rare blood cancer type that begins in the marrow (a tissue inside the bones that produces blood cells). This cancer type is known as myelofibrosis and it negatively affects the blood cells the body creates. Symptoms This is a long-lasting condition that often worsens over time. However, some people live with myelofibrosis […]

This is a pregnancy complication that occurs usually after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women who have had normal range previously. It is known as preeclampsia and when it happens people can experience hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney damage (proteinuria), and other organ damage symptoms. In case you ignore this condition, it may lead to […]

Certain growths that occur in the salivary glands are known as tumors. However, salivary gland tumors are rare. These glands produce saliva that helps in digestion, moisturizes the mouth, and supports healthy teeth. Salivary glands consist of three major glands under and behind the jaw. For example parotid, sublingual, and submandibular glands. However, there are […]

This is a serious mental health problem that impacts thinking, feeling, and behavior. The most common symptoms in people with schizophrenia include delusions, hallucinations, and thinking and behavior changes. Hallucinations occur when someone sees things or hears voices that cannot observed by other people. Delusions happen when a person believes things that are not true. […]

A group of rare health conditions that involve tightening and hardening of the skin is called scleroderma or systemic sclerosis. This skin disease can provoke digestive tract, blood vessels, and internal organs issues. In most cases, this skin condition is categorized as diffuse or limited but only shows the degree of skin involvement. In addition, […]

A condition when the heart rate reaches over 100 beats per minute is called tachycardia. Roughly all irregular heart rhythm types (known as arrhythmias) provoke tachycardia. However, a fast heart rate does not always mean something goes wrong, it can increase due to stress or during exercise. Usually, when people experience tachycardia they do not […]

A parasite that lives and feeds in human intestines is known as tapeworm. It is also known as tapeworm infection. Some people may have a young and inactive tapeworm form known as a larval cyst (larval cyst infection). Commonly, people with this infection experience mild to severe symptoms including stomach pain and diarrhea. However, larval […]