Symptoms and Causes

Overview Sleep terrors are episodes where a person experiences intense fear, screaming, or crying while not fully awake. These episodes typically last from a few seconds…

Understanding Fluid-Filled Testicular Cysts A testicular sac is an abnormal, fluid-filled pouch that forms in the epididymis. The epididymis is the small coiled tube attached to…

What Is Retrograde Ejaculation? Retrograde ejaculation occurs when semen flows backward into the bladder during climax instead of out through the penis. Men with this condition…

Overview Hemangiomas are bright red birthmarks that appear as rubbery bumps or flat red patches on a baby’s skin. These marks form due to extra blood…

Overview Preterm labor occurs when regular contractions open the cervix between weeks 20 and 37 of pregnancy. This can lead to an early birth before the…

Overview Bed-wetting, also known as nighttime incontinence or nocturnal enuresis, happens when a person urinates while sleeping without meaning to. This issue is common in children…

Overview Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) refers to a collection of inherited disorders affecting the adrenal glands. These are small organs located above the kidneys. These glands…

Overview Temporal lobe seizures start in the brain’s temporal lobes, which handle emotions and short-term memory. During these seizures, people might experience unusual feelings like fear,…

Depression affects millions of people worldwide. It’s more than just feeling sad – it’s a serious mental health condition that can impact every part of someone’s…

Overview Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) represents an early stage of breast cancer. In this condition, cancer cells remain confined within the milk ducts and haven’t…