acute pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis is an inflammation in the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ behind the stomach and connected to the bowel. It produces enzymes, which are necessary to break down food during digestion, and helps regulate the body’s…
Musculoskeletal lower back pain Musculoskeletal lower back pain is a common condition affecting the muscles and bones of the lower back. About 40 percent of the population will have this condition at some point in their life. It can develop…
Genital herpes Genital herpes is a viral condition that causes blisters on the genitals. It is a common condition that can affect both men and women, usually caused by herpes simplex virus 2 and sometimes by the herpes simplex virus…
lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage Lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding is a condition in which there is bleeding from the lower part of the digestive system, specifically the large bowel, the rectum, or the anus. The main symptoms are: Fresh red blood passed…
Dengue fever Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection, common in Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, the Caribbean, Africa, the Americas, Australia, and the Pacific islands. Dengue fever is transmitted by the bite of a mosquito (typically of the species…
post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN) is a disease of the kidneys which occurs after infection with certain strains of a bacterium called group A streptococcus (GAS).[1] Streptococcal bacteria can cause many different conditions. Symptoms of these conditions often affect the…
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) – also known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) – is an inflammation of one or more joints, with an onset of symptoms occurring in a child or adolescent aged 16 years or younger.…
What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea, sometimes known as the clap, is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacterium named Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It most commonly affects the mucous membrane in the reproductive and genital area. However, all the following…
non-small cell lung cancer Non-small cell lung cancer is a type of cancer in the lungs or airways. The majority of lung cancers are non-small cell lung cancer. Lung cancer mostly affects people that smoke or are exposed to air…
What is minor head trauma? A minor Head Trauma or small head injury is generally not a cause for concern. It might cause a small bump, bruise, or cut on the scalp or face. People with a minor injury do…