Symptoms and Causes

Understanding the Transition Phase Perimenopause is the transition period that leads to menopause, signaling the end of a woman’s reproductive years. This phase often begins in…

Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body struggles to use insulin properly, leading to high blood sugar levels. This condition was previously…

Overview Dizziness refers to various feelings like faintness, wooziness, or unsteadiness. When someone experiences a spinning sensation, this is specifically called vertigo. Many adults seek medical…

Overview Skin cancer develops when skin cells grow abnormally. It commonly appears on sun-exposed areas but can affect any part of the body. The three main…

What to Know About Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a mild viral infection that often affects children. It causes mouth sores and rashes on the hands…

Understanding Staph Infections Staphylococcus bacteria commonly exist on human skin and in nasal passages without causing harm. However, these germs can sometimes lead to infections ranging…

Throat Inflammation Overview Tonsil inflammation occurs when the oval-shaped tissues at the back of your throat become swollen and irritated. These tissues sit on each side…

Understanding TMJ The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) functions as a sliding hinge connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your…

Overview A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot lodges in an artery in the lung, blocking blood flow. Most commonly, these clots form in a…

Understanding Herniated Disks A herniated disk happens when the soft inner part of a spinal disk pushes through a tear in its tougher outer layer. These…