Diseases and Conditions

Back pain can be a sudden and debilitating experience, leaving you wondering about the cause. One common culprit is a herniated disk, which occurs when there's a tear or [...]

Necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating bacteria or flesh-eating disease, is a rare but serious infection that affects the skin and the tissues beneath it. This [...]

Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition characterized by dark, velvety patches that typically appear in body folds such as the neck, armpits, groin, and under the breasts. [...]

When a terminal illness reaches a point where curative treatments are no longer effective or desired, hospice care can provide the comfort, support, and quality of life that [...]

Canker sores, also known as aphthous ulcers, are small, shallow open wounds that develop inside the mouth. These painful sores can make eating and talking uncomfortable, but [...]

Ganglion cysts are small, fluid-filled lumps that commonly develop on the joints or tendons, particularly in the wrists, hands, and fingers. These non-cancerous growths can [...]

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious condition that occurs when a blood clot gets caught in one of the arteries that go from the heart to the lungs. This blockage can cause [...]

Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, or PMP, is an extremely rare condition that typically begins with a tumor in the appendix, although it can also originate in the bowel, bladder, or [...]

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that usually appear on the legs, ankles, and feet. They are a common condition affecting up to 35% of people in the United States, [...]