Symptoms and Causes

Overview Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a serious heart condition. It happens when a tear forms in one of the arteries that supply blood to…

Overview Mitral valve stenosis happens when the valve between the heart’s left chambers narrows. This narrowing limits blood flow into the left ventricle, which is the…

Overview Craniosynostosis occurs when a baby’s skull bones close too early. These bones normally stay flexible as an infant’s brain grows. When they fuse prematurely, the…

Overview Leiomyosarcoma is an uncommon type of cancer that develops in smooth muscle tissue. Smooth muscle exists in many parts of the body, including: This cancer…

Overview Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that develops from immature nerve cells called neuroblasts. It primarily affects children under the age of 5. The most…

Overview Chemo brain refers to thinking and memory problems that can occur during and after cancer treatments. Many cancer patients use this term to describe mental…

Overview Soft palate cancer develops when cells in the soft palate grow abnormally. The soft palate is found at the back of the mouth, just behind…

Overview Toxic hepatitis occurs when the liver becomes inflamed due to exposure to harmful substances. Alcohol, chemicals, drugs, and some nutritional supplements can trigger this condition….

Overview Headaches are a common health concern in children and can occur at any age, from early childhood through adolescence. While they are often brief and…

Overview Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN 1), also known as Wermer’s syndrome, is a rare inherited condition that primarily causes tumors in the endocrine glands….