Diseases Facts
Liver cancer occurs when cells in the liver begin to grow uncontrollably, forming a malignant tumor. It may begin in the liver itself (primary liver cancer) or spread from …
Stomach cancer, also called gastric carcinoma, develops from an initially normal parietal cell (cell in the lining of the stomach) that multiplies uncontrollably and forms a mass called a …
Introduction The esophagus is a muscular tube located between the mouth and the stomach. In an average adult, it is 18 to 25 cm long and about 2 cm …
Parkinson’s disease is a nervous system disease that affects movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a tremor that is barely noticeable on one hand. It also causes stiffness …
What is the Zika virus? Zika virus belongs to the family of viruses known as Flaviviridae. This virus is an enveloped positive-sense RNA genome that can be translated into …
What is Acromegaly? Acromegaly is a rare condition caused by the overproduction of somatotropin (also called growth hormone, HGH, and GH), which can lead to distorted facial features, enlarged …
Asthma is a disease characterized by a more or less pronounced inflammation of the airways, bronchi, and bronchioles. It leads to breathing difficulties, shortness of breath, wheezing, and a …
Cushing’s disease is caused by an adenoma of the pituitary gland, which causes an excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal glands. It is a very rare disease affecting …
Your back consists of a stack of 24 vertebral bones. These bones support your trunk and provide a hard bony covering for the spinal cord. Your spine has been …
What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are inflamed, vascular structures normally found in the anal canal. First mentioned in the BCE Egyptian papyrus, they affect approximately 50 to 65% of the …
