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When tissue (such as a part of the bowel) protrudes through weak abdominal muscles, an inguinal hernia happens. As a result, people experience a painful bulge, especially when they bend over, lift something heavy, or cough. However, not every time hernias cause pain. This condition usually happens when a part of the membrane lining of […]

This is a condition in which repeated and sudden bouts of aggressive, impulsive, or violent behavior happen. It may also cause angry verbal outbursts. Sometimes, when you have extreme reactions (including road rage, domestic abuse, breaking or throwing objects) to certain situations you may have this condition. It is called intermittent explosive disorder and it […]

A group of health conditions that involve enlarged lymph nodes (it means lymph nodes that get bigger) and different symptoms is called Castleman disease. Most commonly, people who experience this condition have only one enlarged lymph node. It usually occurs in the neck or chest but may happen anywhere in the body too. In such […]

A health condition in which uncontrollable urge to maintain gambling despite the problems it causes in your life is called compulsive gambling (also known as gambling disorder). When people risk something that is valuable in the hope of getting something of even greater value, it is called gambling. The brain’s reward system is stimulated much […]

This cancer type starts in the gallbladder (a small organ located on the right side of the abdomen beneath the liver). This organ stores a fluid (known as bile) that the liver produces to digest food. However, this cancer type occurs quite rarely and can be successfully cured if it is found when the tumor […]

Death of the tissue that may occur due to lack of blood flow or a serious bacterial infection is called gangrene. In most cases, this condition occurs in the arms and legs (including fingers and toes). However, it also may happen in the muscles and inside body organs (including the gallbladder). There are some health […]

A health condition that causes stomach muscles to not move enough for digestion is called gastroparesis. In normal circumstances, the stomach muscles contract and send food through the digestive tract but in people with this condition motility (stomach movement) is reduced it does not work at all. As a result, it prevents the stomach from […]

A buildup of fatty substances in certain body organs (including the spleen and liver) is called Gaucher disease. This condition prevents these organs from working properly. However, these fatty substances may also build up in the bones, which leads to weakened bones and an elevated risk of fractures. Sometimes, Gaucher disease may affect the ability […]

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 […]