Symptoms and Causes

Overview Calciphylaxis is a rare and serious condition where calcium builds up in small blood vessels of the skin and fat tissues. This disease often appears…

Overview Ulnar wrist pain occurs on the pinky-finger side of the wrist, opposite the thumb. This pain stems from the area near the ulna bone, one…

Overview Dysarthria occurs when speech muscles become weak or hard to control. This condition typically leads to slurred or slow speech that others find difficult to…

Overview Kleptomania is an impulse control disorder. It’s characterized by the recurrent inability to resist urges to steal items that are not needed or of significant…

Overview The common cold is a viral infection that affects a baby’s nose and throat. Signs like a stuffy nose or runny nose are typical symptoms….

Overview Achalasia is a rare swallowing disorder that affects the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. This condition occurs when nerve damage…

Overview Farsightedness, also known as hyperopia, affects vision by making nearby objects appear blurry while distant ones remain clear. This condition varies in severity. People with…

Understanding Placental Attachment Disorders Placenta accreta happens when the placenta attaches too deeply to the uterine wall during pregnancy. This serious condition prevents the placenta from…

Overview Morphea causes painless skin patches that look discolored. These patches often appear on the stomach, chest or back. However, they might show up on the…

Transverse myelitis is a rare neurological disorder. It involves inflammation of the spinal cord. This inflammation disrupts the communication between the nerves in the spinal cord….