diseases-conditions

Raynaud's disease, also known as Raynaud's syndrome or phenomenon, affects the small blood vessels in your arms and legs. It happens when these vessels narrow, cutting off blood flow to…

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the lower leg or thigh, and disrupts normal blood flow to the…

Pancytopenia is when your body doesn’t have enough of three types of blood cells: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This shortage can make you feel tired, dizzy,…

Gynecomastia is a condition where men experience an increase in breast tissue due to hormonal imbalances, particularly changes in testosterone and estrogen levels. It can happen at different life stages,…

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a long-term autoimmune disorder that leads to muscle weakness and tiredness. In autoimmune disorders, the immune system mistakenly targets healthy cells. In MG, it produces antibodies…

Leaky gut syndrome is a term used to describe a range of symptoms thought to result from an impaired intestinal barrier, allowing toxins from the gut to seep into the…

Stomach cancer starts in the lining of the stomach, the organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach aids in digestion by mixing food with stomach acid. While…

Food poisoning happens when you eat or drink something contaminated. For some people, symptoms show up quickly, while for others, it might take a few days. In the U.S., about…

Tongue cancer happens when abnormal cells on the tongue's surface grow uncontrollably. Usually, the first sign is a sore or bump on the side of the tongue that doesn’t heal.…

Astigmatism is a common vision issue that makes things look blurry, distorts what you see, and makes it hard to see at night. Although researchers aren't certain about the exact…