Chronic pelvic pain, or chronic pelvic pain syndrome, is a long-term condition characterized by abdominal pain in the area below the belly button. To be classed as chronic, the pain must be present for at least six months and be…
A generalized seizure occurs when there is a disturbance to electrical activity on both sides of the brain, potentially resulting in a loss of bodily control and, usually, consciousness. There are several different types of generalized seizures, all with varying…
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread muscular pain and tenderness. Locations typically fluctuate among the muscles, joints and back. Other symptoms are abdominal pain, headache, generally feeling unwell, morning stiffness, and poor quality of sleep. There is…
Herpangina is a viral infection of the mouth which is in most cases caused by a particular strain of group A coxsackievirus, but also by group B coxsackievirus, echovirus and enterovirus 71. It affects children more commonly than adults. The…
The definition of myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle, the myocardium. Myocarditis can reduce the ability of the heart to pump, affecting circulation, and in severe cases it may lead to heart failure and other serious complications. The most…
Onychomycosis (also known as tinea unguium) is a fungal nail infection that can affect the toenails and/or fingernails and which occurs in about 10 percent of adults in the United States.[1] Onychomycosis more commonly affects toenails rather than fingernails. There…
Tonsillitis is an inflammatory condition of the tonsils, the two fleshy glands at the back of the throat. It can be caused by either a virus or, less commonly, a bacterial infection. The condition can affect people of any age…
A urinary tract infection, often referred to as a UTI or urine infection, is an infection of the urinary system. Usually, a urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria from the anal or genital region spreading to the bladder.[1] If…
Bacterial meningitis is a bacterial infection of the meninges, the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. It is a serious condition and requires urgent medical treatment. Many different bacteria can cause bacterial meningitis. Typical symptoms are headache, neck stiffness,…
Reactive arthritis (ReA) is a rare inflammatory disease of the joints that occurs in reaction to an infection occurring in another part of the body. It sometimes is referred to as Reiter’s syndrome, Reiter’s disease, or Reiter’s arthritis. However, these…