Swollen lymph nodes, or in particular, lymphadenitis, occur as a result of exposure to bacteria or viruses. (1) Lymphadenitis causes tenderness and pain in the ...
Thrombocytopenia, the medical term for low platelet count, is a problem with normal blood clotting and bruising, resulting from low levels of thrombocytes. Thro...
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes the body to attack its own immune system. Lupus symptoms come and go, depending largely on diet and lifestyle...
Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver and is usually spread by contaminated food and water. An estimated 2,800 people in the United States. Al...
Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts, which form inside your kidneys. (1) While they can be painful, there are numerous kidney stone treat...
Impetigo, a bacterial skin infection, can appear anywhere on the body. Impetigo causes red sores that can break open, ooze fluid, and develop a yellowish-brown ...
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver. In many causes, the disease is life-threatening. It can lead to acute or chronic liver disease, or even...
Hemorrhoids are a common condition that over half of all people will develop at some point in their lives. Symptomatic hemorrhoids affect millions of people aro...
Hypoglycemia is a condition that causes a low level of blood sugar. Hypoglycemia causes vary, although typically, hypoglycemia treatment is associated with the ...
Tinea cruris is the medical term for jock itch, an infection of the groin area caused by a fungus. The fungus that causes jock itch thrives in warm, moist areas...
A hiatal hernia occurs when part of your stomach pushes upward through your diaphragm. Usually a hiatal hernia is small enough you don’t notice symptoms. Howeve...
The human papillomavirus or HPV, is the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease in the United States. HPV is a group of common and infectious viruses that c...
