Diseases and Conditions

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a rare disease that irritates and inflames the blood vessels in your skin.

Congenital heart disease is a heart problem that some people are born with and can include a hole in the…

Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes problems when you eat foods with gluten, such as wheat, rye and…

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

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder caused by a traumatic event or series of events.

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

Varicose veins are veins that swell above the surface of the skin. They can be treated with compression stockings, surgery…

Diabetes insipidus is a hormone disorder that causes extreme thirst and increased urination. There is no cure, but it can…

Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in young and middle-aged white men, but it can be treated…

Cervical cancer is abnormal growth of cells in a woman’s cervix. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by the human…

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

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the breast. Men can get breast cancer even though it…

Psoriasis is a common chronic skin condition. It causes a rash that is raised with red marks and flaky white…

There are several different types of headaches. Migraines and tension headaches are the most common.

Endometrial cancer occurs in the lining of a woman’s uterus. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this common…

An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast, too slow, or…

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

Zika is a virus caused by a bite from the Aedes mosquito. It is contagious and increases the risk of…

Lactose intolerance is a condition that causes stomach discomfort. It’s your body reacting to the sugar in milk (or other…

Motion sickness is feeling triggered by movement. It occurs in cars, buses, trains, planes, or boats. It also can happen…