Symptoms and Causes

Overview Bacterial vaginosis (BV) occurs when the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina gets disrupted. This imbalance can lead to discomfort and pain in the…

What is COPD? COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a long-term lung condition that makes breathing difficult. It happens when the airways in the lungs become…

Overview Alcohol poisoning happens when someone drinks too much alcohol in a short time. This can harm the body in many ways. It may slow breathing,…

Overview Chronic sinusitis is a persistent inflammation of the sinus cavities that continues for 12 weeks or longer despite treatment attempts. This condition prevents normal mucus…

Overview Eye floaters appear as dark spots, strings, or cobwebs that move across your vision. These spots seem to drift away when you try to look…

Overview Ovarian cancer develops when cells in the ovaries grow uncontrollably and harm healthy tissue. Women have two ovaries, almond-sized organs located on each side of…

What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea happens when someone repeatedly stops breathing while sleeping. This occurs because throat muscles relax and block the airway…

Overview ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a progressive neurological disease that harms nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. This damage leads to declining muscle…

Overview Seborrheic dermatitis is a widespread skin condition. It primarily affects the scalp, causing scaly patches, inflammation, and persistent dandruff. This non-contagious condition usually appears in…

Dark spots on skin are small, flat areas with increased pigmentation. They often show up on parts of your body that get sun exposure, including shoulders…