Hair Loss – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Hair loss, also known as alopecia, affects many people regardless of gender, though men experience it more frequently. This condition can be temporary or permanent…
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Psoriasis – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Psoriasis affects the skin, creating itchy, red patches with scales that often appear on elbows, knees, trunk, and scalp. This long-term condition has no cure…
Hypothyroidism – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces insufficient thyroid hormone, also known as an underactive thyroid. Early stages of this condition often show no obvious…
Hypoglycemia – Symptoms and Causes
What is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels drop below normal range. Blood glucose is essential for your body’s energy needs. When levels fall too…
Cushing Syndrome – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Cushing syndrome occurs when the body has excessive cortisol over an extended period or when someone takes glucocorticoid medications, which have similar effects as cortisol….
Chronic Kidney Disease – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Chronic kidney disease involves the gradual decline of kidney function over time. About one in seven American adults have this condition, though many remain unaware…
Addison’s Disease – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Addison’s disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency, occurs when the adrenal glands produce insufficient amounts of essential hormones. This includes cortisol and often aldosterone….
Lyme Disease – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Lyme disease comes from borrelia bacteria, typically transmitted through tick bites. The ticks carrying this bacteria exist across the United States. The highest infection rates…
Leukemia – Symptoms and Causes
Understanding Blood Cancer Leukemia affects the blood-forming parts of the body like bone marrow and the lymphatic system. This type of cancer changes how white blood…
Viral Gastroenteritis – Symptoms and Causes
Understanding Stomach Bugs Stomach bugs (viral gastroenteritis) cause symptoms like watery diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes fever. People typically catch these infections through contact…