Symptoms
What is Pediatric Acute Otitis Media?
Acute otitis media is an infection of the middle ear. When children have this condition, it is known as pediatric (or childhood) otitis media. This is a very common childhood condition, especially in children younger than 5 years of age.…
What is Pneumonia?
Pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, which inflames them and causes them to fill with fluid or pus. This interferes with the lungs’ ability to breathe and properly supply oxygen to the body, causing…
What is Trichomonas Vulvovaginitis?
Trichomonas vulvovaginitis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) of the vulva (external female genitals) and vagina. It is caused by a tiny parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. This condition mainly affects women between the ages of 16 and 35 years. It…
What Is Ischemic Stroke?
Ischemic stroke? Ischemic stroke occurs most often when a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain is blocked or obstructed by a blood clot or fatty deposit or any mix thereof. The brain relies on a constant supply of blood…
What is Anemia?
Anemia Anemia is the general name for a condition where the body either cannot make enough healthy red blood cells and/or has too little hemoglobin, the substance that enables red blood cells to transport oxygen around the body.[1] There are…
What is Chest Cold?
chest cold A chest cold, or acute bronchitis, is a condition affecting the bronchial tubes of the lungs, causing short-term inflammation and irritation of these airways. Common symptoms include a persistent cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Most often developing…
What is Ovarian Cancer?
ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer, also known as cancer of the ovaries, is a type of cancer that affects females. It is the name for a number of cancers that can develop in the ovaries, the organs that store eggs and…
What is malaria?
Malaria is one of the world’s most serious health problems today. According to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) estimate, 409,000 people died from the disease in 2019, and 229 million individuals became sick for the first time.1 Despite the…
What is Varicella-Zoster Virus?
The varicella-zoster virus causes the common condition chickenpox when it infects a person for the first time and, if reactivated later in life, causes the painful skin condition known as shingles. The varicella-zoster virus goes by several names, including: Varicella…
What is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?
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 Minor Head Trauma?
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…
the difference between UTIs and STIs
You need to understand the difference between UTIs and STIs so that you know when it’s time to see a doctor. It’s easy to see why people get confused when it comes to urinary tract infections (UTI) and sexually transmitted…