Diseases and Conditions

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a bleeding disorder. When you have ITP, your immune system destroys the platelets in your…

Indigestion happens when your body has trouble digesting food. Anyone can get indigestion, either on occasion or as part of…

Infant jaundice is common. It can make your baby’s skin, eyes, and mouth turn yellow. While it may look odd,…

Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect…

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name of a group of disorders that cause the intestines to become inflamed (red…

An ingrown toenail occurs when the side or corner of the nail curls down and digs into the skin of…

Inhalant use is a form of substance use disorder that involves breathing in or sniffing household products on purpose to…

Insect-borne diseases can come from mosquitoes, sand flies, ticks, and fleas. They include Zika virus, Yellow Fever, and Lyme…

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that happens when you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. It’s more common…

Insulin resistance is a condition linked to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance means your body is unable to…

Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder.

Interstitial nephritis is a kidney disorder that affects your kidneys’ ability to filter waste and extra fluid.

Intertrigo is a rubbing of the skin in areas where the skin folds and becomes moist.

Most people’s feet point straight ahead or outward. Some people, however, have feet that point inward. This is called…

Description: Intussusception is a serious problem with the intestine that prevents the passage of food through the intestine.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. It describes a group of symptoms that affect your large intestine…