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What is Uveitis?
Uveitis is a broad term used to describe an inflammation of the uveal tract of the eye. The uveal tract is composed of: The iris: the part of the eye making up a person’s eye color The ciliary body: a…
What is Cyclothymic Disorder?
Cyclothymic disorder, also known as cyclothymia, is a mental health disorder which affects mood. People with the condition experience mood swings between highs and lows that have the potential to interfere with everyday life. Cyclothymic disorder is considered to be…
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a condition in which a person has developed certain personality traits and patterns of behavior that cause problems socially and in relationships. This is not necessarily an illness, but this can make some parts of…
What is Cryptorchidism?
Cryptorchidism is also known as undescended testicles (UDT) or undescended testes. It is usually medically defined as a condition in which a testis is not in the scrotum and doesn’t descend into the scrotum by the time the baby is…
What is Cushing’s syndrome?
Cushing’s syndrome is a condition caused by an excess of a steroid hormone called cortisol. This can be caused by taking too much of a medicine that contains cortisol (steroids) or by the body producing too much cortisol. People with…
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition diagnosed in children who display symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention, and/or impulsivity. Although its causes are not fully understood, factors including genetics and antenatal problems are thought to play a role.[1] Treatment…
What is Migraine?
Migraines are severe, recurring headaches. This is a common condition that often affects younger adults (from teenagers through to middle-age), and tends to affect women more frequently than men. Migraines are usually accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light (photophobia)…
What is Thalassemia?
People with thalassemia do not produce enough hemoglobin, a protein that binds to iron within red blood cells and helps circulate oxygen throughout the body. Low hemoglobin and low red blood cell count can lead to symptoms of anemia such…
What are Fibrocystic Breasts?
The term fibrocystic breasts also called fibrocystic mastopathy or mastopathy fibrosa cystica describes a change in the connective tissue of the breasts. Two types of changes are typical: fibrosis – a proliferation of connective tissue cysts – small, liquid-filled cavities…
What is Disseminated Tuberculosis?
Disseminated tuberculosis, also known as widespread tuberculosis, is a contagious infection in which a tuberculosis infection has spread from the lungs to other parts of the body, with multiple organs affected. Disseminated tuberculosis can occur within weeks of infection with…