Diseases and Conditions

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSP) is a rare psychological disorder where a caregiver, often a mother, fabricates or exaggerates a child's illness to gain attention and [...]

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects boys and causes progressive muscle weakness. It is the most common type of muscular [...]

Bowel obstruction is a serious medical condition that occurs when a part of the small or large intestine becomes fully or partially blocked. This blockage can prevent food, [...]

Lactose intolerance is a common digestive condition that affects millions of Americans. If you have difficulty digesting milk and dairy products, you may be lactose [...]

Basal ganglia calcification is a rare condition that occurs when calcium accumulates in the brain, primarily in the basal ganglia, which is responsible for controlling [...]

If you've noticed swelling, redness, or pain at the tip of your elbow, you might be experiencing olecranon bursitis, also known as Popeye's elbow. This condition [...]

Pica is an eating disorder characterized by the persistent consumption of non-food substances that have no nutritional value, such as dirt, paint, or paper. While the exact [...]

A pilonidal cyst is a type of cyst that develops at the bottom of your tailbone, also known as the coccyx. These cysts can become infected and filled with pus, causing pain [...]

Wilms tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, is the most common type of kidney cancer in children. It usually affects kids between the ages of 3 and 4, but it can occur in [...]

Ectopia cordis is an extremely rare congenital heart defect where a baby is born with their heart partially or fully outside their chest. This condition affects only eight [...]