diseases-conditions

Laryngitis is when your voice box, known as the larynx, gets inflamed, leading to a hoarse voice or even voice loss along with a sore, dry, or itchy throat. This…

Osteopenia, or low bone density, is when your bones become weaker than normal. This can lead to broken bones or even osteoporosis if not addressed. Typically, people find out they…

Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition where your body struggles to use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that the pancreas makes. If you have type 2 diabetes, your…

Croup is a condition that primarily affects children's upper respiratory airways, including the windpipe and vocal cords. It causes these airways to swell and narrow, leading to breathing difficulties and…

Thrush is a fungal infection caused by the overgrowth of a yeast known as Candida. This yeast typically resides on our skin and inside our bodies without causing any harm.…

Histrionic personality disorder, or HPD, is a mental health condition where people show very dramatic and attention-seeking behavior. Those with HPD have a deep need for attention, often acting inappropriately…

Clostridioides difficile, often referred to as C. diff, is a type of bacteria that can lead to anything from mild discomfort to severe diarrhea. Each year, it causes around 500,000…

Mastitis is a condition where breast tissue becomes inflamed, resulting in pain, redness, and swelling. It mainly affects those who breastfeed but can also occur in others. Globally, mastitis impacts…

Splenomegaly is when your spleen becomes enlarged. Normally, your spleen is about the size of your fist and is located in the upper left part of your abdomen, just below…

Trichomoniasis is a parasitic infection you can get through sexual contact, affecting people of any gender. In the U.S., it affects about 2.1% of individuals assigned female at birth and…