Medical Conditions

Treatment is often sought by men who experience erectile dysfunction (ED), or the inability to have or maintain an erection for a period long enough to allow for sex. Methods of treatment vary,...

Your liver is responsible for performing the final stages of digestion and for converting food into energy. For patients awaiting a liver transplant, liver damage largely interferes with the way...

Hyperuricemia, or high uric acid levels, is characterized by a high concentration of uric acid in your blood. Uric acid is a byproduct created as your body breaks down purine, which is found in...

The Graston technique (GT) is a rehabilitative method of pain management. It is different from other rehabilitative techniques in that it makes use of six specially designed, stainless steel...

Diastolic pressure is the bottom number of your blood pressure reading and indicates your blood pressure when your heart is at rest between beats. A diastolic number below 60 can indicate low...

Bladder leakage, also known as incontinence, occurs when urine leaks spontaneously or you can't control the urine function. Causes of bladder leakage can include weak bladder muscles, a blocked...

Defibrillators are often implanted in heart patients or, in the event of cardiac emergencies, used externally. They employ electrical jolts to return a heart beat to normal or get it started...

Cervical rhythmic movement disorder actually refers to cervical dystonia, which is also called spasmodic torticollis. Neck muscles involuntarily contract, causing the head to twist to one side and...

Foot drop is a characterized by the inability to lift the front part of the foot. Depending on the underlying cause, paralysis of the foot can be temporary; however, it can also be permanent. Foot...

The blood-pressure cup releases and the reading shows a slightly elevated blood pressure. The other arm shows a blood pressure higher than the first. Images of heart attacks, blood clots and all...

Repetitive body movement disorder--also known as stereotypic movement disorder--is defined by repeated movements or activities that can cause bodily harm or interfere with everyday life.

According the Mayo Clinic, the liver of an average adult is comparable in size to a small football. An enlarged liver, or hepatomegaly as it is referred to in the medical community, is not a...

Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, is the inability to get and keep an erection in order to perform sexual intercourse. Antihypertensives, also known as blood pressure medications,...

Perimenopause is a clinical term that describes the period of time leading up to menopause. During this time, a woman's body will begin to have irregular menstrual cycles and uneven spikes and...

Alcoholism is a disease characterized by the body's dependency upon alcohol. It is a chronic condition that can result in a number of health and social problems. According to the Mayo Clinic, it...

Kidney stones can be painful and can interfere with daily life. If large, they can also lead to surgery. Taking steps to prevent the formation of kidney stones can help you reduce the chance of...

Hot flashes are very common and usually connected to menopause, but other hormonal imbalances can also cause them. According to the Cleveland Clinic, as time passes, hot flashes become less and...

Cerebrospinal meningitis, commonly referred to as meningitis, is an infection of the membrane (lining) of the brain and spine. According to the Mayo Clinic, "Early treatment can prevent serious...

According to the Epilepsy Foundation, more than 300,000 Americans are effected by seizures. Seizures can be extremely dangerous, and can cause permanent damage if they last too long.

Gluten intolerance--a sensitivity to a protein found in wheat--can develop in babies and children as well as in adults. Gluten intolerance causes a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms which,...

Neurogenic bladder is a condition in which the bladder becomes under or overactive. People with neurogenic bladder have little to no control over their bladder which will frequently and...

Kawasaki disease is an unpreventable yet treatable medical condition that targets the lymph nodes, mouth and skin and can lead to more serious complications, including inflammation of blood...

Stress incontinence is when you have a problem with urine leakage during physical activities such as laughing or coughing. Bladder cancer starts in the cells lining the inside of the bladder and...

Sciatica occurs when you feel pain from your back all the way down your leg. Sciatica is a symptom of another condition involving your nerves, radiculopathy, which means one of your discs has...

Sinus infections, commonly referred to as sinusitis, are characterized by the inflammation and swelling of the cavities within your nasal passages (sinuses). Acute sinusitis lasts up to four...

An abnormal decrease in white blood cells in your blood is called leukopenia. White blood cells (or leukocytes) play a major role in fighting disease and illness.

A leg prosthesis is the orthopedic name for an artificial leg. As the name suggests, it is given to people who lose their leg(s) due to surgical amputation. People may also need a leg prosthesis...

Hyperuricemia occurs when the body produces high levels or fails to remove the right amount of uric acid, which can make you ill. When your body takes in uric acid, it is dissolved into the...

Spastic colon syndrome, or irritable bowel syndrome, affects the large intestine causing abdominal cramps and other symptoms. Spastic bladder syndrome, also known as painful bladder syndrome or...

The flu (or influenza) is a contagious viral illness that, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), affects between 5 and 20 percent of the U.S. population each...

Fatigue and tiredness can be important symptoms to signal a deeper problem. They are clues that your doctor can use to pinpoint other possible pathologies, narrow down options and suggest future...

The prostate gland is a small walnut shaped structure that provides nutritious fluid to the sperm as at the time of ejaculation. For the most part, your prostate gland is done growing by your...

Ringworm is an infection of the skin caused by fungus. It can affect your scalp, body, groin, and feet. Other names for ringworm include tinea infection, jock itch, and athlete's foot.

Liver transplant surgery is necessary when your original liver is damaged or diseased. The damage can be caused by hepatitis B or C, alcohol abuse, cancer, too much fat in the liver, and biliary...

Sarcoidosis is a disease that is defined by the buildup of small deposits of inflamed cells. It can occur anywhere in the body but most commonly is seen in the eyes, lymph nodes, flesh and lungs....

When older individuals experience aches in the body or shooting pain, they sometimes attribute it to bone pain, especially if they suffer from arthritis already. But shingles pain can mimic...

Barrett's esophagus, also known commonly as Barrett's syndrome, is a condition wherein the inner lining of the esophagus is replaced by irregular cells. The condition is usually found in those...

Venous insufficiency occurs when your veins are unable to circulate blood properly. This condition often goes hand in hand with varicose veins, which are large, twisted veins that most commonly...

Parkinson's disease is a chronic condition that causes shaking and tremors in the limbs. This condition can seriously impair one's ability to function in everyday activities.

Rhabdomyolysis is a medical condition in which your muscle membranes and fibers break down. This causes potassium and myoglobin to enter your bloodstream. Myoglobin becomes toxic in your kidneys...

A toe nail avulsion is often used to treat an ingrown toe nail, which occurs when the edge of your toe nail grows into your skin instead of outward. This is especially common with the big toe, and...

Tiredness and an intolerance to cold can be a sign of a serious condition. A common cause of these symptoms is low thyroid function or hypothyroidism.

The "National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke" define dysgraphia as " . . . a neurological disorder characterized by writing disabilities. Specifically, the disorder causes a...

Sinusitis is an inflammation or infection of the nasal sinuses. It can be either viral or bacterial. Symptoms include fever, cough, headache, earache, toothache, facial pain, and difficulty...

Sclerosis means hardening and can be applied to several medical conditions. Sclerosis disorders include lichen, liver, systemic, hippocampal, osteosclerosis, otosclerosis, atherosclerosis,...

Triglycerides are a type of fat. The body converts excess calories into triglycerides that are used for energy between meals. High blood triglyceride levels develop when people consistently...

A rectal fissure, or anal fissure, is a small tear in the lining of the anus or lower rectum. This condition may develop in adults who pass stools that are large or hard. Most fissures heal...

Impotence is a subject that is often hard to talk about but affects more people than you think. As many as 30 million men in the United States suffer from impotence. Impotence is not only a...

Eliminate internal and external parasites by using thyme, a natural remedy that has been recognized for centuries as an effective anti-microbial and anti-parasitic medication. Explore the...

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic, painful condition usually affecting arms and legs. It rarely affecs other parts of the body. Rotator cuff syndrome is when shoulder tendons are...