Symptoms and Causes

Overview Cancer is a group of diseases where abnormal cells grow without control and can invade nearby tissues. These cells may also spread to other parts…

What Happens in Unusual Pregnancies A pregnancy starts when an egg is fertilized. In normal cases, this fertilized egg sticks to the lining inside the uterus….

Overview An ACL injury occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee tears or sprains. This ligament helps connect the thigh bone to the shinbone….

Overview Liver cancer begins in the liver cells rather than spreading from another body part. The liver, a football-sized organ located under the right side of…

Overview Human parvovirus B19 is the virus responsible for parvovirus infection in people. This is completely different from the parvovirus that affects dogs and cats –…

What Are Nasal Polyps? Nasal polyps are soft, noncancerous growths that form in the nose or sinuses. These growths develop inside the nasal passages or within…

Overview Jock itch is a fungal skin infection that causes itchy rashes in warm, moist body areas. The rash typically appears in the groin and inner…

Overview Hypercalcemia occurs when blood calcium levels rise too high. This condition can lead to weakened bones, kidney stones, and potential heart and brain complications. The…

What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a reading disorder that makes it hard to match speech sounds with written letters and words. This problem occurs in parts…

About Testicular Cancer Testicular cancer begins in the testicles, the male reproductive organs located in the scrotum that produce sperm and testosterone. This type of cancer…