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An irritation, scratchiness, or pain in the throat is called a sore throat. It usually worsens when a person swallows. In most cases, pharyngitis (sore throat) is caused by viral infections (including the flu and cold). However, when a sore throat happens due to viral infections, it usually disappears on its own. Some people may […]

This is a congenital health condition in which a heart defect is present. It is called Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome. Those who experience this syndrome have an additional pathway for signals that go between the heart’s upper and lower chambers. This causes a fast heartbeat which puts extra strain on the heart muscle. In other words, […]

A group of health conditions that negatively affect posture and movement is known as cerebral palsy. The main cause of these diseases is damage that happens to the developing brain (commonly before birth). The symptoms vary from mild to severe and often appear during infancy or preschool years. Exaggerated reflexes may appear in children with […]

Conjunctivitis is a condition in which the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball becomes inflamed. Conjunctiva is the name of this membrane and conjunctivitis (pink eye) occurs when small blood vessels become inflamed or irritated. That’s why in people with this condition, the eye of the ball appears reddish or pink. Mostly, conjunctivitis […]

An edema is a health condition in which the fluid remains blocked in the body tissues. This health condition can negatively affect any body part but mostly happens in the feet and legs. In most cases, this disease occurs due to medications and pregnancy. In addition, certain health conditions can also provoke edema including congestive […]

Small insects that live on the human scalp and feed on blood are known as head lice. These lice usually affect children but can affect adults too. Head lice commonly spread from one person to another through a direct transfer from the individual’s hair. People with these lice do not mean they have poor hygiene […]

A health condition in which a person experiences excessive sweating not due to exercise or heat is known as hyperhidrosis. Sometimes, people sweat so much that it soaks through clothes or drips off their hands. Thus, it negatively affects your daily routine and can lead to social anxiety and discomfort. In most cases, treatment can […]

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 […]