Ailments & Conditions

Overview Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver. It is caused by the Hepatitis A virus, which is often spread by way of an infected person's poop. When a person comes in contact with it or ingests...

Overview The sinuses are small to fairly large air pockets located behind certain parts of the face and head, namely: forehead (frontal), cheekbones (maxillary), nose (sphenoidal), and between the eyes (ethmoidal). They contain a thin, flowing film of mucus each....

Overview After diagnosis reveals you have cancer, your next step should be to schedule chemotherapy with your doctor. What chemotherapy does for your body is to kill the rapidly dividing cells inside. This means the drugs may also affect the...

Colonoscopy Overview: A colonoscopy is a medical procedure or exam to check for abnormalities present in the colon (large intestine) and the rectum. It can be helpful in detecting polyps (benign growths or fragments that may develop into cancers), and abnormalities...

What Is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic and painful disorder that affects the trigeminal nerve. In general, we have two trigeminal nerves, which are located on each side of our face. They play a key role in transmitting...

Attention deficit hyperactivity or ADHD is a mental health condition characterized by impulsive behavior, hyperactivity and trouble focusing. Symptoms often appear in early childhood and persist into adulthood. Without proper treatments, the disorder would result in low self-esteem, poor...

The septum is the cartilage located at the center of the nose. In general, it evenly separates the nostrils. But when this division is uneven, meaning one nostril is bigger than another, it is called a deviated septum. This...

What Is Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome? Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome or RSD is a complex disorder that affects the extremities. These include arms, fingers, hands, or legs. It often occurs as a result of disease, surgery, or surgery. People with...

Overview of Miscarriage Miscarriage is the sudden loss of a pregnancy before the women reach the 20th week. It is estimated that around 10 percent to 20 percent of people experience a miscarriage. However, the exact figure could be higher...

Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that causes movement issues. This progressive and chronic condition involves a dark-tinged and small brain area called the substantia nigra. Most of the dopamine is produced in this area and responsible for muscle...