diseases-conditions

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS, is a condition where standing up from a sitting position can make you feel lightheaded or dizzy and cause your heart rate to spike.…

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic disorder that leads to worsening muscle weakness over time. There are over 30 different types of this condition, which vary based on factors like…

A kidney infection, known medically as pyelonephritis, is a serious condition that happens when harmful bacteria infect the kidneys. It usually starts in the bladder or urinary tract and then…

Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland in the neck, which is responsible for producing hormones that regulate how the body uses energy. In this condition,…

Celiac disease is a long-term autoimmune disorder triggered when your immune system reacts to gluten, a protein found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye. This reaction causes your immune…

Dandruff is a common scalp issue that can make your scalp itchy and cause flakes of skin to appear in your hair or on your shoulders. These flakes are usually…

Sciatica is a troublesome condition that causes pain due to damage, pressure, or inflammation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest in the body, starting from the…

An upper respiratory infection, or URI, is an infection that affects parts like the nose, throat, or sinuses. The common cold is the most frequent type of URI, but others…

Salmonella is a type of bacteria responsible for causing a foodborne illness known as salmonellosis, which affects over 1.3 million people in the U.S. each year, leading to about 26,000…

An ear infection happens when bacteria or viruses get trapped in the ear, causing inflammation. While anyone can get an ear infection, they are particularly common in children, with nearly…