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Dysmenorrhea
What is dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for pain that women have before or during menses (known as their period). It usually is not serious. Symptoms of dysmenorrhea Menstrual cramps...
Deep Vein Thrombosis
What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in large veins beneath the muscle and tissue, typically in the lower leg and thigh. DVT is common and can b...
Dyspareunia
What is dyspareunia? Dyspareunia is painful sex for women. Also, it causes pain during tampon use. The pain can be felt in a woman’s genitals or deep inside her pelvis. Symptoms of dyspareunia The ...
Dysphagia
What is dysphagia? Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder, which means it may be difficult to swallow. People who have dysphagia have trouble swallowing solid foods, liquids, or saliva. They may not be...
Colic
What Is Colic in Babies? Colic is when an otherwise healthy baby cries or fusses frequently for no clear reason. It’s defined as crying for more than 3 hours a day at least 3 days per week for more...
Clubfoot
What is Clubfoot? Clubfoot is a congenital condition (present at birth) that causes a baby’s foot to turn inward or downward. It can be mild or severe and occur in one or both feet. In babies who h...
Colds and the Flu
What is a cold and what is the flu? A cold and the flu are viral infections. They both affect your respiratory system. This includes your throat, nose, airway and lungs. It is difficult to tell the...
Asperger’s Syndrome
What is Asperger’s syndrome? Asperger syndrome used to be a diagnosis on the autism spectrum. Though no longer a diagnosis, adults and some teenagers may have been diagnosed with Asperger’s earlier...
