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This is an infection caused by a bacteria known as shigella. It causes intestinal problems including bloody diarrhea. This is a very contagious bacteria and usually, it spreads to other people through direct contact with bacteria from the stool of an infected person. For instance, it can happen when you are not washing your hands […]

This is a viral infection that usually provokes a painful rash. It is known as shingles and can happen anywhere on the body. In most cases, it occurs as a single stripe of blisters in one part of the body such as the torso. The varicella-zoster virus causes this health condition. It also provokes chickenpox. […]

A group of disorders that pass from biological parents to biological children is known as sickle cell disease. In this article, we will discuss sickle cell anemia. It is a health condition in which the shape of red blood cells is negatively affected. The red blood cells carry oxygen to all body tissues and organs. […]

A health condition in which the walls of small arteries from the heart do not work correctly is known as small vessel disease. The body cannot get enough oxygen due to this condition. The most common symptoms include breathing problems, chest pain, and other heart disease symptoms. However, clogging or narrowing of the blood vessels […]

This is a quite rare health condition that negatively affects the skin and mucous membranes. It is known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and it commonly begins with flu-like symptoms. The primary cause of this condition is a reaction to specific medication. A late symptom of this disease includes a painful rash that spreads in different […]

A health condition in which swelling and irritation of the saclike tissues around the heart happens is called pericarditis. This heart’s tissue is called pericardium. When this disease occurs it provokes sharp chest pain. Such chest pain is provoked by inflamed layers of the pericardium that begin to rub against each other. In most cases, […]

Each person has unique personalities that consist of a combination of different traits. These traits affect understanding and relating to the situations around them and how a person sees him/ herself. In normal circumstances, a person’s personality helps to adapt to different environmental changes that lead to a healthy relationship with other people and better-overcoming […]

A health condition in which the esophagus tissue (the lining of the esophagus) becomes ticker and red or very similar to intestine tissue is called Barrett’s Esophagus. Healthcare providers think this condition occurs due to acid reflux. The esophagus is a tubular organ that carries food from the mouth to the stomach and is part […]

This is a cancer that usually appears on the skin parts that are exposed to the sun for long periods. It is normal to feel concerned if you are diagnosed with this cancer type but early diagnosis and treatment can cure it. Moreover, it is considered the least risky skin cancer type. The first symptoms […]

This is a health condition in which a part or completely is blocked small or large intestine. It is known as bowel obstruction or intestinal obstruction. When the condition happens it becomes difficult to pass gas or have bowel movements. In such cases, a person experiences swollen belly and stomach pain. Sometimes people think that […]