Allergic rhinitis is a condition in which inflammation develops inside the nose; this is caused by an allergic reaction to particles in the air. These particles, which are otherwise harmless to the body, are known as allergens. Typical symptoms of…
Acute pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection of the kidneys. While most episodes clear without causing lasting renal damage, it can be severe and is usually quite painful, although few patients will need to be hospitalised.[1] This condition is most common…
A prostatectomy is a major procedure, carried out by a urological surgeon (urologist), in which all or part of the prostate gland is removed in men. It can be ordered by your doctor to treat prostate cancer and as part…
Chronic heart failure, otherwise known as congestive heart failure or heart failure, is an ongoing inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to ensure a sufficient supply of oxygen. The causes of the condition vary, but…
Candida vulvovaginitis, also known as vaginal thrush, vaginal yeast infection, and vaginal candidiasis, is a common infection of the vulva and vagina. The condition occurs when Candida, a naturally occurring fungus, overgrows and causes symptoms such as vaginal itchiness and…
Arthritis is a painful inflammation of one or more joints. By far the most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The key arthritis symptoms include pain, stiffness, and swelling. Arthritis can be localized to one joint or…
Acute appendicitis is an infection of the appendix – the 3 ½-inch-long pouches of tissue attached to the large intestine on the lower right side of the abdomen. This infection and the resulting inflammation can cause symptoms including: Pain Fever…
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…
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…
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…