Tonsillitis – Symptoms and Causes
Throat Inflammation Overview Tonsil inflammation occurs when the oval-shaped tissues at the back of your throat become swollen and irritated. These tissues sit on each side…
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TMJ Disorders – Symptoms and Causes
Understanding TMJ The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) functions as a sliding hinge connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your…
Pulmonary Embolism – Symptoms and Causes
Overview A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot lodges in an artery in the lung, blocking blood flow. Most commonly, these clots form in a…
Herniated Disk – Symptoms and Causes
Understanding Herniated Disks A herniated disk happens when the soft inner part of a spinal disk pushes through a tear in its tougher outer layer. These…
Peptic Ulcer – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inner lining of the stomach and upper small intestine. They come in two main types: gastric…
Sty – Symptoms and Causes
What Is a Stye? A stye is a red, painful bump that forms near the edge of your eyelid. It looks similar to a pimple and…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Carpal tunnel syndrome ranks among the most widespread hand problems. It happens when the median nerve gets squeezed inside the carpal tunnel, a small pathway…
Psoriatic Arthritis – Symptoms and Causes
Understanding Psoriatic Disease Plaque psoriasis represents the most common form of psoriasis among affected individuals. It typically appears as dry, reddened patches of skin (plaques) with…
Parkinson’s Disease – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Parkinson’s disease affects the nervous system and causes movement problems that get worse over time. The first signs are often mildโa small tremor in one…
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage – Symptoms and Causes
Overview A blood vessel breakage under the clear surface of your eye is called a subconjunctival hemorrhage. This happens when a small vessel bursts beneath the…