Diseases and Conditions

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

Information for parents about vomiting and diarrhea in children from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Keratosis pilaris is a harmless skin condition that causes small bumps to appear on the skin. They can appear anywhere…

Allergic conjunctivitis occurs when the clear, thin membrane that covers your eyeball becomes swollen and irritated. It can cause itching…

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition that occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at higher pressure…

A sore throat can feel irritated or scratchy with mild to burning pain. Most sore throats are caused by viruses,…

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

Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria. It is called “strep” because the bacteria that causes the infection is…

Avian flu is a virus that is spread from bird to bird. In rare cases, certain strains of the virus…

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women.

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

Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of problems occurring in a baby when the mother drinks alcohol while pregnant.

Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. This can harm your work, school, and…

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the body’s immune system. A healthy immune system is what keeps you from getting…

Obesity is a complex, and increasingly common disease that is associated with many health risks such as high blood pressure,…

Bloating is when your stomach is filled with air or gas from what you eat, your lifestyle, or for medical…

Osteopenia is a condition that begins as you lose bone mass and your bones get weaker.

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and swelling in your heel.

Fibroids are benign growths (not cancer) in the muscular wall of the uterus.

Endometriosis is when the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It can be treated with medicine and…