Diseases and Conditions

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is when a weak area in the aorta swells up like a balloon. It can cause…

Abnormal uterine bleeding is any heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus (through your vagina). It can occur at any…

Abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome) is a form of child abuse that can be deadly or leave a baby…

ACL injuries have become more common among athletes, women, and children. PEP training programs can help with prevention.

Acne is a common skin condition that develops when the hair follicles in your skin are blocked by dead skin…

Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of acute bronchitis, a lung infection usually caused by a virus.

Addison’s disease is a condition that affects your body’s adrenal glands. It interferes with your body’s ability to produce certain…

Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, is the condition that occurs when inflammation in your shoulder eventually leads to difficulty moving…

Adult ADHD does exist but may look slightly different than it does in children.

AIDS is a life-threatening condition caused by HIV. The virus attacks the body's immune system. Learn about AIDS, its treatment,…

Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. This can harm your work, school, and…

Allergic conjunctivitis is called “pink eye.” It causes your eye to become irritated, swollen, itchy, sore, and watery.

Allergic rhinitis is the medical term for hay fever or allergies.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes you to lose small, round patches of hair on your head.

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. The symptoms are associated with physical and functional changes in the brain.

Amblyopia (lazy eye) develops in childhood when one eye doesn’t work properly with the brain. Left untreated, it can lead…

Amenorrhea is a medical term for when a woman does not have menstrual periods.

Anal fissures are small tears in the lining of the lower rectum. They are usually caused by straining during a…

An anal fistula is an abnormal connection that forms between the anus and the skin outside of it. It usually…

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction. Symptoms range from mild to severe, and immediate attention is necessary.