Women

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system. There is no cure, but there are medicines that…

Morning sickness refers to the nausea and vomiting that some people have when they become pregnant. Morning sickness is very…

Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder.

Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the muscles in the heart. It causes your heart muscles to become enlarged.

Abnormal uterine bleeding is any heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus. In most women, abnormal uterine bleeding is caused…

Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that causes burning, electric or shock-like pain in the face. It is caused by a…

Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, leading to stool leaking from the rectum. Many times it is…

Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition in which the endometrium (lining of the uterus) is abnormally thick. There are four types…

Learn about the types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of thyroiditis, a name for several disorders that cause inflammation of…

Gout is a common type of arthritis marked by swelling and pain in your joints.

An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg grows outside the uterus. It can be dangerous to the mother if…

Vulvodynia is pain and discomfort in a woman’s external genital area known as the vulva.

Hemorrhoids are swollen or inflamed veins in your rectum or around your anus. They are very common, especially in people…

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes muscle pain and general fatigue.

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a compression of the spinal cord in your neck.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (lasting) inflammatory disorder. It causes swelling and pain in the lining of your…

olycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that occurs when cysts form on a woman’s ovaries.