Symptoms and Causes

Overview The stomach works as a muscular pouch that expands when you eat or drink. It can hold nearly one gallon of food and liquid when…

Overview Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a serious illness that starts with symptoms similar to the flu but can quickly develop into dangerous lung and heart complications….

Overview Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are abnormal tangles of blood vessels that form inappropriate connections between arteries and veins. These tangled structures disrupt normal blood flow patterns…

About Roundworm Infection Roundworms (Ascaris) are parasites that use human bodies to grow from eggs into adult worms. These pinkish-white worms have pointed ends and can…

Overview Tonsil cancer begins in the tonsils. These are oval pads at the back of the mouth that help the immune system fight infections. This type…

Overview Heat exhaustion occurs when the body becomes too hot. Common signs include heavy sweating and a fast heartbeat. It falls between heat cramps (mild) and…

Overview Hydronephrosis is a condition where one or both kidneys swell due to urine buildup. This happens when urine cannot properly drain from the kidney. The…

Overview Sleepwalking (somnambulism) involves getting up and moving around while still asleep. This condition appears more frequently in children. It typically resolves as they reach adolescence….

What Is Bile Duct Cancer? Bile duct cancer, also called cholangiocarcinoma, develops in the thin tubes that move bile from the liver to the small intestine….

Understanding Spinal Cord Tumors Spinal cord tumors are growths that develop in or around the spinal cord. The spinal cord is the bundle of nerves running…