Diseases and Conditions

An ACL injury is the overstretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament in your knee. It is a common…

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious childhood illness. It causes sores inside and outside the mouth as well…

Cancer of the vulva most often affects the two skin folds (or lips) around the vagina, known as the labia…

Vaginal discharge is completely normal as your body’s way of keeping your vagina healthy and clean. But changes in discharge…

Ulcers are sores on the lining of your stomach or small intestine that cause discomfort when you eat or after…

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke. It is considered a “warning” stroke. It significantly increases your risk of…

Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. It can be spread through cat feces or contaminated…

Stuttering is a condition that affects a person’s ability to speak smoothly. It can cause them to repeat words, parts…

Sudden infant death syndrome is the unexplained reason a baby under 1 year old dies while sleeping. There are no…

Gastroenteritis is a medical term for a stomach virus. Many people call it the stomach flu. It can strike anyone…

Tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) is a bacterial infection spread by ticks. It shows up as repeated episodes of fever, headaches,…

Syphilis is a serious infection passed from one person to another through sexual contact. It is caused by a bacteria…

A sty is a painful, red bump that forms on the edge of your eyelid. It may look like an…

Spina bifida is a birth defect that happens when a baby’s spine and spinal cord don’t close completely during…

Sever’s disease is a common heel injury that occurs in children. It is painful and caused by swelling of the…

Scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine (backbone). Normally, the spine is straight. With scoliosis, the spine is crooked…

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that makes it hard to breathe. RSV is common in children under…

Rosacea is a common skin condition that occurs on the face. It causes redness and small bumps that are similar…

Pulmonary hypertension is an increase in pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood to the lungs. It is a…

Pseudogout is a type of arthritis that causes painful swelling in one or more of your joints. It can lead…