Diseases Facts
Hyperthermia is an increase in body temperature that occurs especially after sunburns and heatwaves. However, it can also be a manifestation of malignant hyperthermia, a pharmacogenetic complication that can …
Description The pancreas is an organ in the abdominal cavity that produces digestive enzymes, insulin, and other hormones. The digestive juices flow through ducts to the intestines. Most pancreatic …
Acne: What is it? Acne vulgaris is the most common form of acne. Overproduction of sebum accumulates and blocks the pores of the skin. This form of acne is …
All You Want to Know About the Causes, Symptoms, Types, and Prevention of HPV HPV is a very common condition, although most people may not know it. It affects …
What is Sjögren’s syndrome? Sjöngren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that affects different parts of the body. This syndrome most often affects the lacrimal and salivary glands, causing dry …
Nausea and vomiting are symptoms often associated with conditions such as gastroenteritis or migraine, but they can occur without them. Although they are often harmless it is still important …
Key Takeaways: Schizophrenia involves disruptions in dopamine, glutamate, and GABA signaling in the brain. Both genetic factors and early-life stress increase the risk of developing the disorder. Positive symptoms …
The endometrium is the lining of the uterus that is usually sloughed off every month in the form of menstruation. Endometriosis is the growth of the uterine lining known …
Strep throat or Streptococcal pharyngitis is the infection and inflammation of the throat, including the tonsils by Group A Streptococcus (GAS) bacteria. It is transmitted through respiratory droplets via …
Septic arthritis, or acute infectious arthritis, is an infection of one or more joints with a germ (mainly bacteria, but also viruses and fungi). The risk is local, with …
