Overview Antibiotic-associated diarrhea occurs when loose, watery bowel movements happen after taking antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. About 20% of people taking antibiotics experience this side…
Overview Rett syndrome affects brain development. It causes progressive loss of motor skills and speech, primarily in females. Most children seem to develop normally for the…
Overview Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect present at birth. This rare condition involves four distinct heart problems that change the heart’s structure and…
Overview Mesenteric lymphadenitis happens when lymph nodes in the mesentery (the tissue connecting the bowel to the abdominal wall) become swollen and inflamed. This condition primarily…
Overview A broken hand occurs when one or more bones in the hand crack or break completely. This injury typically results from direct impacts, falls, or…
Overview Infections can easily pass from one person to another through simple contact. When someone who is sick touches, kisses, coughs, or sneezes near you, they…
Overview Eggs rank among the top allergy triggers for children. When someone with an egg allergy consumes eggs or egg-containing foods, symptoms typically appear within minutes…
What to Know About Body Lice Body lice are small insects. They are about the size of a sesame seed and live in clothing and bedding….
Understanding ARDS Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a serious lung condition. It develops when inflammation causes fluid buildup in the alveoli (tiny air sacs) of…
Overview Cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis) causes involuntary neck muscle contractions that twist or turn the head to one side. This painful condition can also make the…