Symptoms and Causes

About Postpartum Preeclampsia Postpartum preeclampsia is an uncommon but serious condition. It causes high blood pressure and excess protein in urine after giving birth. Most cases…

Overview Glioblastoma is an aggressive brain or spinal cord cancer that starts in astrocytes, cells that support nerve function. This fast-growing cancer rapidly invades and destroys…

Overview Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that affects several body systems. It causes damage to the lungs, digestive tract, and other vital organs. CF…

Overview Peripheral artery disease (PAD) happens when arteries become narrow, limiting blood flow to the limbs. This condition most commonly affects the legs, causing pain during…

How Spina Bifida Forms Spina bifida happens when a baby’s spine and spinal cord don’t develop correctly before birth. This birth defect occurs within the neural…

Overview Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, pressure injuries, or decubitus ulcers, are skin damages that occur when constant pressure is applied to skin areas for…

Overview Gastroparesis occurs when stomach muscles fail to properly move food through the digestive system. In normal digestion, muscle contractions push food along the digestive tract….

Understanding Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder. People with anorexia maintain an abnormally low body weight based on their personal history. While many…

Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) occurs when nerves or blood vessels are compressed in the space between the collarbone and first rib, known…

Overview Tinea versicolor is a common fungal skin infection caused by an overgrowth of yeast called Malassezia, which is naturally present on the skin. When this…