Symptoms and Causes

Understanding Bone Spread Bone spread happens when cancer cells move from where they started to bones in the body. This can affect any bone, but most…

Overview Ureteral obstruction happens when one or both ureters get blocked. These tubes normally carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. This condition is quite…

Overview Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare but dangerous skin condition. It is usually triggered by medication reactions. It represents a severe form of Stevens-Johnson…

Overview Orchitis is a medical condition that causes swelling and pain in one or both testicles. It happens when the testicle gets infected or inflamed. The…

Overview Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a kidney condition where scarring occurs on the glomeruli, which are tiny filtering units in the kidneys. This scarring disrupts…

Overview Vertebral tumors grow in the bones of the spine (vertebrae). These tumors can be either benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Most malignant vertebral tumors develop…

Overview Rumination syndrome causes a person to bring up undigested or partially digested food from their stomach after eating. This happens without any effort from the…

Overview Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic condition. It causes non-cancerous tumors to grow in various parts of the body. These benign growths can…

Overview The retina plays a crucial role in vision. It is a thin tissue layer at the back of the eye. The retina contains light-sensitive cells…

What Is Hypospadias? Hypospadias is a birth condition affecting male babies. It occurs during pregnancy when the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the…