Diseases and Conditions

Sometimes an area of a blood vessel wall will get weak. It can start to swell like a balloon and…

Abnormal uterine bleeding is any heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus. In most women, abnormal uterine bleeding is caused…

Acid reflux occurs when acid from your stomach backs up into your throat. It can be caused by many factors…

An ACL injury is the overstretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament in your knee. It is a common…

Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples to appear on the face…

Acute bronchitis is a contagious viral infection that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes (the airways that carry air into…

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

ADHD is one of the most common developmental disorders of childhood, associated with inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity.

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

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behaviors that makes it difficult to pay attention at school, work, or…

AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a life-threatening condition caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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

Allergic conjunctivitis occurs when the clear, thin membrane that covers your eyeball becomes swollen and irritated. It can cause itching…

Allergic rhinitis is the medical term for nasal allergies. These can seasonal or perennial and can be treated medications or…

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 that is most common in people over the age of 65. There is…

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.

An anal fissure is a small crack or tear in the thin, moist lining of the lower rectum. It’s a…

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