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A rare autoimmune disorder in which a genetic change (mutation) negatively affects the ability of the cells to heal themselves is called VEXAS syndrome. It is often diagnosed with genetic testing. Healthcare professionals usually prescribe corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, and bone marrow transplants (sometimes). Generally, VEXAS syndrome causes inflammation in the body. An autoimmune disorder often occurs […]

Multiple health conditions that negatively affect your sense of balance are called vestibular disorders. In most cases, these disorders affect organs within the inner ear. However, problems with the central nervous system may also cause balance problems. When people develop vestibular disorders, they may experience dizziness and vertigo. Usually, doctors treat these conditions with medicines […]

A health condition in which a hole appears in the wall between the lower chambers of the heart is known as a ventricular septal defect (VSD). If the hole becomes large, it may cause permanent damage to the heart due to the leakage of blood between the ventricles (the lower heart chambers). It may also […]

An irregular heart rhythm that causes the lower heart chambers (ventricles) to move randomly and fast is called ventricular fibrillation (V-fib). This is a life-threatening condition because it affects the ability of the lower chambers of the heart to pump blood, and without immediate treatment can be fatal. Furthermore, V-fib is the deadliest form of […]

A blood clot that forms in a vein and blocks blood flow is called a venous thromboembolism (VTE). When this blood clot appears in the veins of the arms or legs, the condition is called deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism if a blood clot forms in the veins of the lungs. While many types […]

An infection in the throat and tonsils caused by a type of bacteria known as A Streptococcus (group A strep) is called strep throat. In some cases, this condition may cause severe inflammation and a sore throat. Commonly, to diagnose this condition quickly, doctors perform a throat culture test and treat it with antibiotics (a […]

A condition in which the lining of the mouth and lips becomes inflamed is called stomatitis (also known as oral mucositis). In most cases, people develop the following types of this disorder. For example, cold sores and canker sores. This disorder may occur due to multiple reasons, including allergic reactions, adverse reactions to cancer treatments, […]

A serious brain condition that often occurs when a person has seizures that last too long or occur too quickly is called status epilepticus (SE). Generally, all disorders that cause seizures put you at increased risk of developing SE. Despite being a dangerous condition, it is treatable, and most people survive and recover completely with […]

A progressive inflammatory disorder that causes lower back stiffness and pain is called Spondyloarthritis (SpA). However, people may also experience other symptoms, including swollen fingers, eye inflammation, and heel pain. The name of this disorder means arthritis of the spine. It negatively affects the spine (the facet joints) between the vertebrae and the sacroiliac joints […]

A condition that makes it difficult to communicate is called a speech impairment (sometimes called speech disorder or speech impediment). Generally, there are multiple types of this disorder. Some people are born with disorders that negatively affect speech. Moreover, some people may develop speech impairment due to certain injuries. Usually, this condition is treated with […]