Symptoms and Diagnosis

Thyrotoxicosis is a condition that occurs when there is an excessive amount of thyroid hormones in your blood. Your thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped organ located in [...]

Varicose veins and spider veins are common conditions that affect many people. While they may cause discomfort or cosmetic concerns, there are various treatment options [...]

Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to remove LDL "bad" cholesterol from the blood. This condition [...]

Hypovolemic shock is a serious medical condition that occurs when you lose a large amount of blood or fluids from your body very quickly. This rapid loss causes a significant [...]

Homocystinuria (HCY) is a rare genetic condition that affects the body's ability to break down methionine, an amino acid found in protein. When left untreated, this [...]

Meningioma is a type of tumor that develops on the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, known as meninges. While most meningiomas are benign [...]

Molar pregnancy is a rare complication that occurs when an abnormal mass or tumor grows in the uterus instead of a healthy placenta. In a normal pregnancy, the placenta [...]

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can affect anyone, but it is more common in children under 2 and adults over 65. The severity of pneumonia can range from mild to [...]

Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a condition that affects children who have experienced grossly negligent care and have not formed healthy emotional attachments with [...]

A stye is a common eyelid infection that appears as a red, painful bump on the upper or lower eyelid. Styes occur when bacteria that normally live on the surface of your [...]