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A health condition in which the stomach lining begins to bleed and then causes stripes similar to those on a watermelon is called watermelon stomach or gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE). These stripes cannot be seen unless your doctor looks inside the stomach with an endoscope (a long and flexible tube with a camera on […]

A rare health condition that causes blood vessels in the adrenal glands to rupture is called Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome (WFS). One of the most common causes of this syndrome is an infection. If you develop this syndrome and do not get immediate treatment, it may lead to death. Healthcare professionals usually treat this syndrome with antibiotics, […]

This is a condition in which there is too much water in the body. It is called water intoxication, and it negatively affects the body’s cells. The symptoms range from mild to severe and may include nausea, vomiting, bloating, confusion, seizures, and even coma. In severe cases, this condition can be fatal. Healthcare professionals usually […]

Some people may develop certain growths on the skin due to human papillomavirus (HPV). These growths are called warts. Doctors categorize this condition into plantar warts, common warts, and flat warts. Fortunately, there are multiple treatments that help get rid of them. Generally, warts are considered noncancerous (benign) growths that develop on the skin with […]

A type of neurological disorder that occurs when blood flow is slowed or even stopped to the brainstem is called Wallenberg syndrome. This condition often causes the following symptoms. For example, vision problems, difficulty swallowing, and balance problems. Without treatment, this condition may lead to life-threatening complications and even death. This neurological disorder often occurs […]

A severe type of congenital muscular dystrophy that negatively affects infants is called Walker-Warburg syndrome. It often impacts the child’s muscles, eyes, and brain with certain symptoms that may worsen over time. In general, it is not possible to cure this syndrome. That’s why treatment focuses on lessening the symptoms and prolonging the child’s life […]

A genetic disorder that negatively affects the coloring (pigmentation) of the skin, hair, and eyes is called Waardenburg syndrome. People with this condition may experience hearing loss and rarely constipation or intestinal blockages. Unfortunately, this condition cannot be cured, and treatment focuses on relieving the symptoms. However, not all types of this disorder need treatment. […]

The weakened part of the body’s main artery (called the aorta) in the chest is called a thoracic aortic aneurysm. The weak part of the aorta usually becomes wider. If it becomes very wide, an aneurysm occurs. Furthermore, aneurysms may occur anywhere in the thoracic aorta (such as near the heart). This condition is also […]

An injury that happens when you roll, turn, or twist the ankle in an awkward position is called a sprained ankle. As a result, it may tear or stretch the ligaments (tough bands of tissue) that are responsible for holding the ankle bones together. Furthermore, ligaments also help prevent excessive movement and stabilize joints. This […]

A condition in which the body receives a large dose of radiation, usually in a short period, is called radiation sickness. The amount of radiation absorbed by the body is called absorbed dose, and it determines how severe the condition will be. This condition is also called acute radiation syndrome or radiation poisoning. However, this […]