Uterine Prolapse Overview
What is a Uterine Prolapse? A uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus slips from its normal position in the body and down into the vagina. This can happen because of weakened muscles and ligaments in...
View ArticleSalmonella Infection Overview
What is Salmonella? Salmonella is a bacterium that lives in human and animal intestines. Salmonella infection is most commonly spread by ingesting contaminated food or water. Healthy patients that have...
View ArticleNeuropathy Overview
What is Neuropathy? Neuropathy, also referred to as peripheral neuropathy, is a condition in which nerve damage causes numbness, weakness, and pain. Neuropathy most often affects the hands and feet,...
View ArticleGaucher’s Disease Overview
Glucocerebrosidase Deficiency Gaucher’s disease is an uncommon hereditary disorder. In those with Gaucher’s disease, there is not enough of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase to break down all of the fats...
View ArticleDe Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Overview
What is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, also called De Quervain’s syndrome, is a condition of the tendons in the wrist that causes pain in the thumb and wrist. Although the...
View ArticleKidney Stones Overview
What are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones form when high levels of certain substances are present in the urine. These substances are typically present in the urine, but high levels will cause the hard...
View ArticleAscariasis Overview
What is Ascariasis? Ascariasis is the most common type of roundworm infection in humans. Although it is very common worldwide, it is relatively rare in the United States. Roundworm is most commonly...
View ArticleIdiopathic Stabbing Headache Overview
What are Idiopathic Stabbing Headaches? Idiopathic stabbing headaches are sometimes called ice-pick headaches, as they are characterized by sharp, stabbing pain in different areas of the head. The pain...
View ArticleDandruff Overview
Itchy Flaky Scalp Dandruff is often characterized by itching and flaky skin on the scalp. Dandruff is very common and is suffered by many people around the world. Dandruff is not contagious, but may be...
View ArticleCold Sore Overview
What are Cold Sores? Cold sores are painful blisters that most commonly appear on and around the lips, but can appear inside of the mouth, in and around the nose, and on other areas of the body. Cold...
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