Symptoms and Causes

Overview Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) refers to a collection of brain disorders that primarily damage the frontal and temporal lobes. These brain regions control personality, social behavior,…

Overview Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition where the heart muscle thickens abnormally. This thickening makes it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively throughout…

Overview The spleen sits under the left rib cage and plays important roles in your body. When it becomes enlarged, doctors call this condition splenomegaly. Many…

Overview Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a condition that affects many women. It is characterized by a variety of symptoms. These symptoms can affect a woman’s body,…

What is E. coli? E. coli bacteria typically reside in the intestines of healthy humans and animals. Most strains are harmless or cause mild, short-term diarrhea….

Understanding Bone Cancer Bone cancer starts within bone tissue. It can begin in any bone but often affects the thighbone. This is different from cancers that…

What Is an Ankle Sprain? An ankle sprain happens when you twist or roll your ankle in an unusual way. This movement can stretch or tear…

Overview When mold spores trigger your immune system’s overreaction, it can cause uncomfortable symptoms like coughing and itchy eyes. For some people, mold exposure worsens asthma…

Understanding Kidney Cancer Kidney cancer begins when cells in the kidneys grow abnormally, forming tumors. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs about the size of a fist….

Overview The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body. Comparable to the size of a football, it sits mainly in the upper right…