Search

Lactose intolerance is a condition that causes stomach discomfort. It’s your body reacting to the sugar in milk (or other… milk) Fermented milk products, such as yogurt Goat's milk Lactose-free milk and milk products Lactase-treated cow's milk for older children and adults Soy formulas for…

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons of the year. Symptoms usually… If you have one of these conditions, your symptoms may worsen with the seasons. Young age. SAD is more common among younger adults. It has…

Tuberous sclerosis is a rare disease that causes tumors, or growths, in the brain and other organs. They are usually… sign in infants is having seizures, especially a kind called infantile spasms. Other symptoms can appear later in childhood or even in adulthood. They include:…

A clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infection is a bacterial infection in your intestines… stomach pain or tendernes Nausea Loss of appetite Low-grade fever of up to 101°F in children or 100°F to 102°F in adults Blood or pus in your stool Call your doctor if: Symptoms…

Sudden infant death syndrome is the unexplained reason a baby under 1 year old dies while sleeping. There are no… the bed or crib A baby lying on their side or stomach and unable to roll over or lift their head An adult accidentally rolling…

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis can cause joint pain and swelling in children younger than 16. Its symptoms can be intermittent or… eyes. This is called iritis and is common in girls younger than 7. If not treated properly, it can damage vision. Boys older than 8…

Amblyopia (lazy eye) develops in childhood when one eye doesn’t work properly with the brain. Left untreated, it can lead… What is amblyopia (lazy eye)? Amblyopia is also called “lazy eye.” It is an eye problem that starts in early childhood. Amblyopia is the…

Gynecomastia is a condition in which men have enlarge breasts often caused by a change in hormones… What is gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is a condition in which men have enlarged breasts. It is caused by an increase in breast tissue, not fat tissue. Gynecomastia may…

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Most types of prostate cancer grow slowly… What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in a man’s prostate gland. The prostate gland is part of a man’s…

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. How serious it is depends on what caused the pneumonia, your age, and… What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It causes the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs to get inflamed (irritated and…

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in your wrist… What is de Quervain’s tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in your wrist. It occurs when the 2 tendons around the base of your…

Abnormal uterine bleeding is any heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus. In most women, abnormal uterine bleeding is caused… What is abnormal uterine bleeding? Abnormal uterine bleeding is any heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus (through your vagina). It can occur at any…