Diseases and Conditions

Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. This can harm your work, school, and… misuse? People misuse alcohol for many reasons. It may be due to social pressure, a desire to relax, a coping mechanism for anxiety, depression, tension, loneliness,…

Fainting happens when your brain does not get enough oxygen. You lose consciousness, or “pass out,” for a brief time… include: Heart problems (irregular heartbeat or blockages in or near the heart that prevent the blood from getting to the brain) Diabetes Anxiety or panic…

Central precocious puberty is the early onset of puberty. It can occur in children younger than 8 or 9 years… to reach full height because body growth stops early. Social problems because they go through puberty before kids their age. These include anxiety from being…

Somatic symptom and related disorders represents the physical pain and symptoms a person feels from psychological factors… s life. Your doctor may be able to prescribe medicine for some of your symptoms. They may prescribe an antidepressant or anti-anxiety medicine to treat depressive and anxiety…

An eating disorder is a mental health condition involving an obsession with food and weight that harms a person’s emotional… eating disorder are skilled at keeping it a secret. Watch for these signs: Throwing up after meals Fainting with no explanation Increased anxiety about weight Calluses or scars…

Menopause is when your menstrual periods permanently stop (12 months in a row without a period) and you can no… Any blood spotting between periods Does menopause have emotional symptoms? Many people experience emotional symptoms during menopause. These symptoms may include sadness, anxiety, and mood swings…

Tourette syndrome is a movement disorder that causes a person to make repeated, uncontrolled twitches, movements, or sounds. It starts… What is Tourette syndrome? Tourette syndrome is a movement disorder that starts in childhood. It causes a person to make repeated twitches, movements, or…

There are several different types of headaches. Migraines and tension headaches are the most common… What are headaches? A headache is a pain that occurs in your head, upper neck or even your face. There are several different types of headaches. Migraines and tension…

Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples to appear on the face… What is acne? Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples. Pimples form when the tiny hair…

A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your immune system to a food. It is usually treated with antihistamines… What is a food allergy? A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your immune system to a food. The immune system is the…

Heart palpitations is a condition that feels like your heart is pounding, racing, or skipping beats (fluttering)… What are heart palpitations? Heart palpitations are the sensation that your heart is pounding, racing, or skipping beats (fluttering). It is normal to hear or feel your…

Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder. There are 2 types of scleroderma. One type affects the skin. The other type… What is scleroderma? Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder made up of a group of diseases. There are 2 types of scleroderma: localized and systemic…

Congenital heart disease is a heart problem that some people are born with and can include a hole in the… What is congenital heart disease? Congenital heart disease is a problem with the heart that is present at birth. “Congenital” is another way of…

Tinnitus is a problem that causes you to hear an “internal” noise in one ear or both ears. You may… What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is a problem that causes you hear a noise in one ear or both ears. In most cases, nothing outside of…

A transient ischemic attack is a type of stroke. It is often called a warning stroke because it increases the… What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)? A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke. It is considered a warning stroke. During this type of…

ADHD is one of the most common developmental disorders of childhood, associated with inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity… What is ADHD in children? ADHD is one of the most common developmental disorders of childhood, associated with an ongoing pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity. Symptoms of…

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behaviors that makes it difficult to pay attention at school, work, or… What is adult ADHD? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder represented by a group of behaviors. It used to be called attention deficit…

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that is most common in people over the age of 65. There is… What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. Dementia is a condition that describes a wide range of symptoms. The symptoms are associated…

Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain that causes seizures… What is epilepsy? Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain. People who have epilepsy have electrical activity in the brain that is not normal, causing seizures. There are different types of seizures. In some cases,…

Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of problems occurring in a baby when the mother drinks alcohol while pregnant… What are fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)? Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are a group of medical conditions that can occur in a person who…