Diseases and Conditions

Pleurisy is a medical condition that affects the lining of your lungs and chest, which can become irritated with the…

Pica is a compulsive eating disorder in which people eat nonfood items. Dirt, clay, and flaking paint are the most…

Ovarian cancer is cancer in one or both ovaries. Ovaries are small organs located on each side of a women’s…

Paraphimosis is a serious condition that happens when the foreskin gets stuck behind the head of the penis and can’t…

Pancreatitis is inflammation (swelling) of your pancreas. The pancreas is a gland near your stomach and liver. It makes digestive…

Arthritis is swelling of the joints. It’s painful and can limit your movement. There are many kinds of arthritis. Osteoarthritis…

A nail infection is caused by a fungus. This infection can happen in toenails and fingernails. It is more common…

Multiple myeloma is a kind of cancer in the bone marrow. It is caused when your body makes too many…

Natural rubber latex comes from a liquid in tropical rubber trees. The protein in this rubber can cause an allergic…

A hernia is a tear in your muscle or tissue that allows part of your insides to bulge out. Sometimes…

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

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

Cervical dysplasia is when there are abnormal, or precancerous, cells in and around a woman’s cervix. This doesn’t mean you…

When a person has hammer toe, the end of their toe bends downward and the middle joint curls up. Over…

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

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic condition where babies are unable to break down an amino acid. This can lead…

Pinworm infection is an intestinal infection caused by small, white worms. Anyone can get it, but it’s most common in…

Patellofemoral pain is a knee condition. It’s most common in people who participate in high-impact activities that include jumping and…

Heat rash is a skin irritation that stings and makes your skin red. It is also called miliaria or prickly…

Cervical dystonia is a neurological disorder that causes your neck muscles to contract involuntarily. This can make your head lean…