Symptoms and Causes

Overview Sunburn is red, painful skin that feels hot when touched. It usually appears within hours after too much sun exposure. Sunburn relief comes from simple…

Overview Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare brain disorder that causes rapid dementia and belongs to a group called prion disorders. While its symptoms may resemble…

Overview Dry macular degeneration affects the macula, a crucial part of the retina that controls central vision. This eye condition typically appears in people over 50…

Overview Lichen planus is a skin condition that can affect multiple body areas, including the skin, mouth, genitals, hair, and nails. When it appears on the…

Overview Alcoholic hepatitis is a liver condition that develops due to alcohol consumption. The illness involves inflammation in the liver as alcohol damages liver cells. While…

Overview Paget’s disease of the breast is an uncommon type of breast cancer. It starts in the nipple and spreads to the areola, which is the…

Overview Chronic pelvic pain affects the lower abdomen region between the hip bones and persists for six months or longer. This condition can exist either as…

Overview Vaginal cancer is a rare type of cancer that begins in the vagina. The vagina is a muscular tube that connects the uterus to the…

Overview Pericardial effusion happens when too much fluid builds up in the pericardium, the protective sac surrounding the heart. Normally, this double-layered sac contains a small…

Overview Cervicitis refers to inflammation of the cervix, which is the narrow part at the bottom of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Many people…