Conditions & Treatments

To reduce kidney disease starts with better health. Specially what you eat can play vital role in kidney health. Those who are at risk for kidney disease can be those with diabetes, high blood...

Cerebral palsy symptoms occur to different degrees in each patient. Since there are several different types of cerebral palsy, two people with cerebral palsy might exhibit completely different...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease happens when stomach acid and juices travel back from stomach to the esophagus ,which is the long tube for carrying your meals and fluids. Lifestyle changes may...

Subcortical dementia is deterioration of areas in the brain beneath the cerebral cortex. Another name for subcortical dementia is Binswanger's disease. Dementia in the subcortical form is rare.

Inflammation from Crohn's disease can cause areas of the bowel to swell or form scar tissue, which can affect digestive processes and lead to painful abdominal cramping, according to the Mayo...

An autoimmune disorder, Graves disease is a thyroid condition which is measured by the presence of thyroid antibodies in the blood. Treatment with medication may be enhanced through the use of...

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common form of heart disease and the most prevalent cause of death for both genders in the...

Ocular discoloration is the change of color of the white part of the eye. The disease effecting the color change may be directly related to the eye, or may be a disease occurring in another part...

Addison's disease is a human adrenal or hormonal disorder which results in the glands not producing enough hormones. Addison's disease causes adrenal glands to be damaged and incapable of...

Meniere's disease is the term used to describe an inner ear condition that consists of reoccurring, spontaneous episodes of tinnitus (a ringing or noise in the ear when no outside noise is the...

Scurvy is a disease caused by lack of vitamin C over a long period of time, according to NYU Langone Medical Center. The disease was common among seafarers. Today the majority of scurvy cases are...

Lyme disease is a bacterial illness transmitted by certain tick species that harbor the offending bacteria in their stomach. The disease spreads when ticks bite the skin of their host allowing the...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. (accounting for more than 40 percent of all deaths) and worldwide. Heart disease...

Colon cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow and destroy tissue in the large intestine. Crohn's disease occurs when the lining of the digestive tract becomes inflamed. Having Crohn's disease...

Cytomegalovirus (CMV), one of the human herpes viruses, does not cause severe disease in most infected people, according to Microbiology and Immunology Online. In infants and people with weakened...

Meniere's disease is an inner ear disorder that causes people to develop problems with their balance. There is no cure for the disorder, but balance problems associated with Meniere's disease can...

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a chronic disease that severely weakens the immune system, which leaves the body vulnerable to infections and other diseases. Although there are a variety of...

Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease is spread by inhaling particles spread in the air by infected persons who sneeze or cough. Treating...

Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). As the disease progresses, myelin---a nerve-insulating material---is...

Patients suffering with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have to deal with much more than pain. The impact of the disease on the person's lifestyle is immense, making living a normal life nearly impossible.

Respiratory disease affects millions of people throughout the world. It includes diseases ranging from asthma to severe acute respiratory syndrome. Catching respiratory disease in its infant...

In 1861, a disorder of the inner ear, causing vertigo, tinnitus, ear pressure and fluctuating hearing loss, was described by French physician Prosper Meniere. This disorder is now known as...

Heartworms most commonly are found in dogs. However, in rare occasions, they may be passed to humans. The heartworms may be passed through zoonotic diseases, which are diseases caused by...

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive mental condition in which brain cells become tangled, diseased, and eventually non-functioning. This leads to severe memory loss and other cognitive...

Kidney disease or Chronic Kidney Disease (KCD) occurs when the kidneys are unable to function normally due to attacks on the nephrons, (the part responsible for filtering). Unfortunately for...

Huntington's disease is a devastating disease for which there is no cure. Your brain's nerve cells waste away and you end up with mental deterioration, uncontrolled movement and emotional...

Degenerative disc disease occurs as the spinal discs in between your vertebrae dry out and become inefficient as shock absorbers. Though it is usually associated with aging, degenerative disc...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when stomach acid or bile moves from your refluxes back into your food pipe (esophagus). This acid may irritate your esophagus lining and it may be treated...

Thyroid disease is a common condition that studies show often co-occurs with diabetes, affecting glucose control and overall management of the autoimmune disorder.

Lyme disease is an illness caused by a tick bite. In the United States, the deer tick is the most frequent carrier of Lyme disease. These tiny ticks are no larger than a pin head. However, the...

Polycystic kidney disease among adults is a genetic disorder that causes fluid-filled cysts to form in the kidneys. As the cysts develop, kidney function can become compromised and create other...

Research is ongoing into the causes of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and in the search for successful treatment of the disease. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke reports that...

Diabetes causes kidney disease, also called renal disease, in some patients when high blood sugar overworks the kidneys causing them to lose the ability to filter waste from the body. When doctors...

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death among Americans. An estimated 13 million people are affected by CHD. The disease affects nearly every part of the body. Organ failure and...

According to a 2006 estimate of the American Heart Association, some 80,000,000 Americans suffer from one or more forms of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in...

Kuru disease, also known as cannibalism disease or laughing sickness, is an extremely rare and fatal brain disease first discovered by anthropologists studying the native Fore populations of New...

Many people suffer from gluten and neurological disorders, and research is finding that the two can be related.

Cervical degenerative disc disease is a common cause of neck pain. Although it is less common than lumbar spine disc degeneration, the condition can brought on by a neck injury or accumulated wear...

Experiencing swollen fingers means your fingers are appearing larger in size, and there may be itching or burning. There are many causes of swollen fingers, including a finger injury or infection....

An abnormal protein called amyloid builds up a group of diseases called amyloidosis in the organs and tissues, which may occur in a single organ or throughout the body. An estimate of 50,000...

Parkinson's disease is is a progressive disorder that affects nerve cells in the area of the brain that controls muscle movement. There is currently no cure or treatment that is effective in...

Peyronie's disease is a condition in which plaque or scar tissue build up in the penis. The buildup of plaque and scar tissue forces the penis to bend during erection. Peyronie's disease is treatable.

The human heart has four valves: the tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral and aortic valves. These valves serve to keep blood flowing in one direction through the heart. Heart valve disease occurs when...

Crohn's disease affects the lining of the digestive tract. It is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with symptoms including diarrhea, abdominal pain and ulcers. Many complications can occur, from...

At one time or another, everyone has suffered a stuffed nose. There are many conditions that can cause a stuffy nose, ranging from common illnesses to more complex and serious diseases.

Diabetes occurs when your body makes too little insulin or resists insulin's effects. Heart disease describes conditions affecting your heart and blood vessels. Alzheimer's disease occurs when...

Goodpasture's disease is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by the destruction of connective tissue in the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs and the filtering components (glomeruli) of the...

Studies show that menopause has a direct affect on women's cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, menopause seems to affect cholesterol levels in a negative way, and this could be a problem for those...

HIV patients are living longer, healthier lives thanks to advances in the treatment of the disease. While HIV patients should abstain from sex as much as possible, practicing safe sex is paramount...

Spinal degenerative joint disease is most often the result of wear and tear on the joints that make up the spine. According to Spine Universe, age is the predominant cause of spinal degenerative...