diseases-conditions

Gastroenteritis, often called the stomach flu, is when the lining of your intestines gets inflamed, usually because you've consumed contaminated food or water. This often results in symptoms like watery…

Hydrocephalus happens when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulates in the brain. The ventricles, which are connected cavities inside the brain, produce CSF. This fluid cushions and nourishes the brain. In individuals…

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, happens when the glucose levels in your blood drop too low. It's normal for these levels to change throughout the day, and many people might…

Preeclampsia is a serious condition that affects blood pressure during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth. Not only does it cause high blood pressure, but it can also impact several…

Liver disease is a condition that affects how well the liver functions. The liver is crucial for digesting food and removing toxins from the blood. There are many types of…

Encephalitis is a condition where inflammation occurs in the brain, leading to symptoms like changes in consciousness and can impact various functions such as movement, thinking, mood, and behavior. In…

Jaundice, sometimes called icterus, is when your skin and the whites of your eyes turn yellow. This happens because there's too much bilirubin, a yellow pigment, in your body. Normally,…

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a lung infection that causes extreme coughing fits. Sometimes these fits can get so intense that they lead to vomiting. The name "whooping…

An aneurysm is a bulge in an artery where the vessel walls have weakened. Arteries are responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.…

Cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood properly, leading to the loss of a pulse and often resulting in death. In the U.S., it's responsible for over…