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What are canker sores? Canker sores are small, thin sores in your mouth. You might get them on the inside of your lips or cheeks, at the base of your gums, or under your tongue. Canker sores also a...

What is cat-scratch disease? Cat-scratch disease is an infection you can get after a cat scratches, bites, or licks you. It is caused by bacteria in cat saliva. Cats likely get the bacteria from fl...

What is cellulitis? Cellulitis is a skin infection that is caused by bacteria. It is a common infection but can become a serious condition if not treated. Most of the time, cellulitis affects the s...

What is cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM)? Your spinal cord is a group of nerves that runs from your head to your lower back. The cervical spine is the part in your neck. Cervical spondylotic m...

What are bladder stones? Bladder stones are small crystals that form in your urine. They are hard and become trapped in your bladder. Bladder stones come in all shapes and sizes. They are more comm...

What is bloating? The medical term for bloating is “meteorism.” Bloating occurs in your abdomen (stomach). It happens when your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is filled with air or gas from what you e...

What are blood clots? Blood clots are differently sized clumps of blood that have formed inside your body. Clotting is important to prevent excessive bleeding if you are injured or cut. However, wh...

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 elsewhere in yo...

What is a burner? A “burner” is a minor injury to the nerves between your neck and shoulder. It’s also called a “stinger.” The condition gets its name from the shock-like, burning or stinging jolt ...

What is bursitis of the hip? Bursitis is the painful swelling of bursae. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion your tendons, ligaments, and muscles. When they work normally, bursae help the ten...