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Sometimes babies don’t grow at the normal rate before they are born. Taking care of your body and regular visits… FGR if the mother: Has an infection Has high blood pressure Has kidney disease Has heart disease Has sickle cell anemia Has diabetes prior to…

Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the muscles in the heart. It causes your heart muscles to become enlarged… have many causes. It may be caused by: Coronary artery disease (blocked arteries) High blood pressure Infections (particularly certain viruses) Certain medicines Diabetes Thyroid disorders Alcohol abuse…

Coronary artery disease occurs when blood vessels that carry blood to your heart get blocked with plaque… history High blood pressure High cholesterol Poor diet Obesity or being very overweight Not exercising (sedentary lifestyle) Other health conditions (such as diabetes) How is coronary artery disease…

Gout is a common type of arthritis marked by swelling and pain in your joints… the joint space. Gout is genetic and can run in families. Stress, poor diet, alcohol use, and other health problems, such as diabetes, congestive heart failure, and hypertension can trigger the attack…

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke. It is considered a “warning” stroke. It significantly increases your risk of… exercise, and medicine lowers your risk. Other medical conditions can increase your chances of having a stroke. These include high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity…

Small vessel disease is a narrowing in the tiny arteries in your heart. It also is called coronary microvascular disease… What is small vessel disease? Small vessel disease is a condition that affects the tiny arteries in your heart. It is caused when these…

Thrush is a yeast infection that occurs on your tongue and the lining of your mouth… What is thrush? Thrush is a yeast infection. It occurs on your tongue and the lining of your mouth. It can occur in both newborns and adults with…

Blood poisoning happens when an infection enters your bloodstream and your body reacts to the infection… What is blood poisoning? Blood poisoning (sepsis) has nothing to do with poison. Instead, it’s primary cause is the presence of germs, which enter your bloodstream from an infection…

Vaginitis is a medical term to describe inflammation of the vagina… What is vaginitis? Vaginitis is a general term used to describe inflammation of the vagina. It is sometimes called vulvovaginitis when it affects the vulva. This is the external part of a woman’s…

Neural tube defects are birth defects affecting a baby’s spine, spinal cord, or brain… What are neural tube defects? Neural tube defects (NTDs) are birth defects. They affect a baby’s spine, spinal cord, or brain. Very early in pregnancy, cells from the developing fetus gather…

Congenital heart disease is a heart problem that some people are born with and can include a hole in the… What is congenital heart disease? Congenital heart disease is a problem with the heart that is present at birth. “Congenital” is another way of…

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate. This condition is associated with aging and mimics… What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate. The condition affects the prostate gland…