Ailments & Conditions

What Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS, is a medical condition that affects hormone levels in women. It is characterized by increased production of male hormones, leading to hormone imbalance that causes women...

Overview Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, and it was first discovered in 1958 among monkeys used for research. Even so, monkeys are not the major disease carriers. Monkeypox is usually transmitted to humans through...

What Is a Bullhorn Lip Lift? A bullhorn lip lift, also known as a subnasal lip lift, is form of elective cosmetic surgery. In this procedure, the space between the upper lip and nose’s base is shortened. It results in...

What Is Folliculitis? Folliculitis is a relatively common infection. It causes inflammation of the hair follicles, which are the small cavities around the roots of the hair. This condition may happen on any skin area where hair grows, including the...

What Is Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis? Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a disease that affects a large part of the digestive tract.  It is characterized by the presence of eosinophils, a form of white blood cells in many tissues around the body. They play...

Overview of Diabetes Diabetes is a medical condition that happens when the level of glucose or sugar in the blood is too high. Basically, blood sugar comes from foods in the diet and is the primary energy source in the...

5 Types of Autism Asperger's Syndrome and Kanner's Syndrome Asperger’s syndrome is a mild type of autism. Those people with this condition tend to have high-functioning intelligence without speech delays. Typical signs may include: - Difficulty reading social cues, body language, or...

What Is Hay Fever? Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is a body’s allergic reaction to pollens. It tends to cause cold-like signs, such as sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, or a runny nose. But it is different from the...

Overview of Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is a medical condition that affects the spinal cord and brain. Both are part of the central nervous system that is responsible for many important functions in the body. It is still unclear what...

Overview of Gingivitis Gingivitis is a mild type of periodontal disease, often known as gum disease. It is a common health issue that leads to swelling, redness, and irritation of the gingiva, the gum area around the teeth’s base. If...