Ailments & Conditions

Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease and Drug-Induced Parkinsonism Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease accounts for 85 percent of Parkinson’s cases, making it the most common form. The term “idiopathic” means that the cause of the condition is unknown. In many cases, it would happen...

What Is Inflammatory Breast Cancer? Inflammatory breast cancer is an aggressive type of breast cancer. This condition is rare and only affects around 1 to 5 percent of reported breast cancer cases. It happens when cancer cells restrict the lymph...

What Is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that leads to the quick accumulation of skin cells. This causes scaling on the surface of the skin with red, thick spots on white skin and gray scales on darker tones. Redness...

Mycosis Fungoides Mycosis fungoides is a type of blood cancer. It may cause rash-like, scaly spots on the skin. In the early phases, these areas can be very itchy. The first part to be affected is typically the buttocks. When...

Overview of Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the spinal cord and brain. This chronic condition may lead to many symptoms, such as balance issues, sensation problems, and other challenges with your leg movements, arm, and vision....

What Is a Vaginal Tear? A vaginal tear occurs when the skin, sometime the surrounding muscles, and tissues, around the vagina is ripped. This problem is not uncommon as it affects up to 50 percent of women. Many people have...

Overview of Chipped Teeth Enamel is the outer layer that protects the teeth. However, when excessive wear and tear or a forceful blow occurs, it may lead to chipped teeth. This eventually leads to jagged teeth that may be disfiguring,...

Overview of Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is a potentially disabling condition that affects the spinal cord and brain. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin or protective sheath surrounding nerve fibers. This leads to communication issues between...

What Is a Stroke? A stroke happens when a blood vessel ruptures or is obstructed by a clot. This leads to a lack of blood flow that carries nutrients and oxygen to the brain. The brain is a very complicated...

What Is Parkinson’s Plus Syndrome? Parkinson’s plus syndrome, also known as atypical Parkinson’s disease, is a group of neurological disorders that have similar symptoms to those of Parkinson’s disease. Due to these similarities, they are typically incorrectly diagnosed. A healthcare...