Symptoms and Causes

Overview Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that damages the optic nerve, which carries visual information from your eye to your brain. This damage often occurs…

Overview Lymphedema is a condition where protein-rich fluid builds up in tissues, causing swelling. This happens when the lymphatic system, which normally drains this fluid, becomes…

Overview Painful intercourse, medically known as dyspareunia, affects many people at some point in their lives. This condition involves genital pain that occurs before, during, or…

Overview Granuloma annulare is a skin condition characterized by raised rashes or bumps that form ring patterns. This condition most commonly affects young adults, particularly on…

Understanding Hives Hives, medically known as urticaria, are itchy skin welts that appear as part of an allergic reaction. When these welts persist for more than…

Overview Salmonella infection affects the intestinal tract and is caused by bacteria passed through stool. People typically get infected by consuming contaminated food or water. Symptoms…

Overview Lung cancer begins when cells in the lungs grow uncontrollably. The lungs, two spongy organs in the chest, are essential for breathing. This disease has…

Overview Klinefelter syndrome occurs when someone assigned male at birth has an extra X chromosome (XXY) instead of the typical XY pattern. This genetic condition develops…

Understanding Heart Enlargement Heart enlargement happens when the heart muscle grows bigger than normal size. This change isn’t a disease itself but shows that something else…

Overview Huntington’s disease is a rare condition that leads to the gradual breakdown of brain cells over time. It affects several aspects of a person’s health,…