Medical Conditions

Kawasaki disease is a condition affecting children, which causes inflammation in arterial walls throughout the body, including those supplying blood to the heart. Symptoms can include high fever,...

RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) syndrome and Behcet's disease both affect circulation and are associated with pain. While the two circulation disorders have many similarities, RSD and Behcet's...

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 61 percent of U.S. adults drink alcohol. Most users will not experience any harmful effects. When alcohol is consumed in large quantities---as...

Sinusitis is a chronic inflammation of the nasal passages, which produces a yellowish-green mucus and blocks the ability to breathe through the nose. When left untreated, a sinus infection can...

Prostate inflammation is classified as prostatitis and is caused by a variety of conditions. Bacterial infection of the prostate gland causes inflammation and must be treated immediately with...

Knee tendonitis is the inflammation of the knee joint's tendon, which causes pain and limits movement. In some cases, swelling and redness may occur. Knee tendinitis usually affects athletes or...

Plantar fascitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, according to the Mayo Clinic. The sharp pain and stiffness due to plantar fascitis can interfere with your day to day activities,...

Pelvic pain---acute and chronic---is relatively common in men, although not as widespread a complaint as it is for women. In most cases, pelvic pain of long or short duration is a sign that there...

While inflammation is necessary for your body to fight infection and disease, chronic inflammation is not something you should ignore. Illnesses, diet or vitamin deficiencies, or any combination...

Trochanteris bursitic occurs on the side of the hip. It is a condition in the inflammation in the bursa between the tendon and the greater trochanter, or thigh bone. Trochanteric bursitis often...

When you're suffering from hemorrhagic cystitis, your bladder is actually experiencing an inflammation. But this inflammation doesn't only cause a change in the frequency and urgency of urination;...

The National Institutes of Health says rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a permanent disease that causes inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues. It can also affect other organs, including...

According to the American Lung Association, lung disease is responsible for as many as 1 out of every 6 deaths in the United States. It encompasses conditions such as cancer, asthma and viral...

Kawasaki disease is a rare illness in children characterized by a high fever running four days or longer. The disease causes inflammation to the walls of small to medium arteries in the body. The...

Myositis is a popular term used to describe swelling of the muscles. Disorders that cause inflammation are listed as myopathies and include polymyositis and dermatomyositis. These disorders...

Light-emitting diodes, also known as LEDs, can be used in the treatment of tendinitis, according to the University of Wisconsin Department of Kinesiology. In a study conducted there, less muscle...

Ulcerative proctitis is the inflammation and swelling of the lining of the rectum. This disease causes ulcers to form on the intestinal lining, which can cause several serious symptoms. These...

Balanitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the head of the penis and the foreskin. The primary cause of the inflammation is bad hygiene, though there are a variety of other causes,...

Spondylitis is a chronic and progressive disease of inflammation that affects the joints of the back and lower body. If left untreated, spondylitis can result in the development of a hunchback, as...

Bones, muscles and tendons in the legs can be damaged due to falls, near falls or twisting. Minor traumatic injuries can also be caused by overuse and fatigue. These injuries can include...

Inflammatory pain is the result when your immune system releases white-blood cells and chemicals to fight foreign matter such as viruses and bacteria. Inflammation brings with it heat, redness,...

Humira is a medication of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) family that neutralizes a protein in the body known to cause inflammation. The medication is indicated for use in patients with conditions...

The liver is an important filtration organ in the body. Without the liver, toxins will accumulate in the body, and death will occur. Liver damage occurs after contracting diseases such as...

Temporal arteritis is a condition characterized by damage and inflammation to the blood vessels lining the arteries of the temple. It is a form of giant cell arteritis, a condition in which the...

Tendinitis is a common condition that's caused by inflammation in one or more tendons. Occasional tendinitis rarely interferes with life and symptoms generally disappear within a few days. But if...

Sarcoidosis is a disease that causes the formation and growth of tiny masses of inflammatory cells; the lungs are one of the organs most commonly affected. Abnormal immune system activity seems to...

Hemorrhoids are anal or rectal veins that have become swollen. Often referred to as piles, straining while passing stool is by far the most common cause of this inflammation to these veins, but...

There are many different causes of joint pain and fatigue. From illness to chronic conditions, complaints of pain and extreme tiredness can be frustrating. Understanding your body and the reasons...

Crohn's disease is a chronic digestive disorder in which the lining of the digestive tract becomes inflamed, causing abdominal pain and bloating and diarrhea. In severe cases, malnutrition can...

Problems with the prostate are not uncommon for males. Over 100 million men worldwide suffer from enlarged prostate, and the older you are, the more likely it is that you will have problems with...

Often referred to as steroids, corticosteroids are very different from the anabolic version that is used to increase muscle and power. These are a synthetic version of the body's hormone,...

Migraines are severe headaches that often cause nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation, pain and...

Inflammation may occur due to a number of reasons including underlying illnesses such as kidney disease or arthritis. Inflammation may also be caused by dehydration, bladder infection or the late...

Tonsillitis is the inflammation and infection of the tonsils by a virus or bacteria. Common causes include the Epstein-Barr virus (mononucleosis) and streptococcus bacteria, among others. If...

Water on the knee refers to excess fluid buildup in your knee joint. It is often caused by an injury, an overuse of the joint, or a condition such as osteoarthritis. You will likely experience...

Crohn's disease is a serious gastrointestinal disorder wherein the digestive tract's lining becomes inflamed, leading to abdominal pain and chronic and severe diarrhea. While there is no known...

When diagnosed with acute tonsillitis, you are suffering from a sudden inflammation of the tonsils due to a viral or bacterial infection. Much like chronic tonsillitis, this form of the condition...

Muscle enzyme levels may rise for a variety of reasons, including autoimmune disorders and infections. According to springerlink.com, muscle membranes release enzymes when they become defective or...

Chronic inflammatory disorder is a general term for conditions that involve chronic inflammation. These conditions range from allergies to kidney failure and stroke, and many are age related. They...

Laryngitis is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the larynx (also called "voice box"). Microbial infections and overuse of the larynx are possible...

Foot pain can cause significant difficulty in physical activity and exercise, going about normal daily activities, or even with standing up, and can develop in anyone at any time. Although some...

Tendinitis occurs when inflammation develops in one or more tendons. Although the condition is common in the shoulders, wrists and elbows, tendinitis can develop in any tendon. Common symptoms...

Prostatitis is a disorder of the prostate characterized by inflammation of the gland. When inflammation sets in, it can result in fairly uncomfortable symptoms for its sufferers, such as pelvic...

A rheumatic cough is a dry, almost hacking cough that commonly accompanies a disease known as rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever is a complication, according to the Mayo Clinic, of the streptococcus...

Epididymitis can be caused by a variety of problems. If a man does not use a condom during intercourse, he could run a higher risk of developing this disease. Regardless of the cause, a man who...

Piriformis syndrome is the irritation of the sciatic nerve by the inflammation of the piriformis muscle, which is the muscle within the pelvis that connects the sacrum to the greater trochanter of...

Tendons are cords of tissue within the body that connect bone and muscle. Tendonitis (also spelled tendinitis) occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed or aggravated. Adults over 40 are most likely...

Retrocalcaneal bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa located towards the back of the foot, just above the heel bone. This condition typically occurs when your ankle is overused from running...

DeQuervain's tenosynovitis is a condition in which the tendon running between the wrist and thumb becomes irritated and inflamed. Much like carpal tunnel syndrome, DeQuervain's tenosynovitis...

Rosacea is a disorder characterized by acne-like breakouts, including reddening and swelling of the face as well as thinning of the skin and visibility of blood vessels. Although those most...