Diseases and Conditions

Babesiosis is an infection of the red blood cells. It is caused by a single-cell parasite called Babesia.

Bacterial endocarditis is an infection in the valves and inner lining of your heart.

Bacterial vaginosis is a mild infection in the vagina caused by an overgrowth of bacteria. Researchers do not completely understand…

Barrett’s esophagus is a condition that affects your esophagus. It happens when acid from your stomach goes back up into…

Bartholin’s gland cyst is a swelling that can occur near the opening of a woman’s vagina. They can become infected,…

Bedbugs are oval-shaped, wingless parasites. They have 6 legs and are about 1/5 of an inch long. They are white…

Bell’s palsy is a condition that temporarily paralyzes the side of your face. It usually goes away on its own…

While breast abnormalities are often associated with cancer, there are many other benign conditions women (and men) need to be…

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo can be caused by problems with the inner ear related to ear infections, family history, or…

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate. This condition is associated with aging and mimics…

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme mood swings between happy and sad. People of all ages and…

Bladder stones are small crystals that form in your urine. They are hard and become trapped in your bladder. They…

Blepharospasm is a rare condition that causes your eyelid to blink or twitch. You can’t control it. It’s caused by…

Bloating occurs in your abdomen. It happens when your GI tract fills with air or gas. Your stomach feels tight…

Blood clots are differently sized clumps of blood that have formed inside your body. They can be harmful if they…

Blood poisoning has nothing to do with poison. It’s caused when bacteria enter your bloodstream. That can happen through burns,…

Bone cancer is cancer of the bones. Most cases of bone cancer start in other areas and spread to the…

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, but its death rate has declined over the last few…

Breast pain in women can be caused by many factors, most of which are not serious health threats.

Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It is usually caused by a virus. RSV is…