What are Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. You can …

What is Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS)? Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is the name for the symptoms resulting from the sudden cessation of alcohol by a …

What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum? Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is an extreme form of morning sickness, It is a condition characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, …

What is Labyrinthitis? Labyrinthitis is a disorder resulting from an infection that inflames the inner ear or the nerves. The two vestibular nerves in your …

What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated and debilitating disorder characterized by extreme fatigue which can neither go away by …

What are Food Allergies? Food allergy is when the body’s immune system sees a certain food as harmful and reacts abnormally to something you eat …

What is Intestinal Obstruction? Intestinal obstruction occurs when food, fluids, gastric acids, and gas build up behind the site of the blockage. If enough pressure …

What is Sepsis? Sepsis is a deadly illness caused by bacterial infection in your  blood which can  cause injury or organ failure. Your immune system …

What is Smallpox? Smallpox is an extremely contagious and deadly disease caused by a virus called the variola virus for which there is no known …

What is Acute Gastritis? Gastritis may occur suddenly (acute gastritis), or appear slowly over time (chronic gastritis). Acute cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. It …

What is Chronic Pancreatitis? Chronic pancreatitis is an inflammation of your pancreas that doesn’t improve over time. Chronic pancreatitis is a long-standing inflammation of the …

What is Colorado Tick Fever? Colorado tick fever is a viral infection transmitted through a bite from an infected Dermacentor andersoni wood tick. The ticks are small brown …

What is Beriberi? Beriberi is thiamine deficiency refers to the lack of thiamine pyrophosphate, the active form of the vitamin known as thiamine (also spelled …

What is Agoraphobia? Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder that causes people to avoid places and situations that might cause them to feel: panicked…

What is Weil’s Disease? Weil’s disease is a severe form of leptospirosis. This is a type of bacterial infection. It’s caused by Leptospira bacteria which …

What is Accidental Soap Poisoning? Accidental poisoning by soap products can occur as a result of contact with household cleaning products that contain strong chemicals, …

What is Ocular Migraine? A migraine that involves visual disturbance is called an ocular migraine. Ocular migraines can develop with or without the accompanying pain …

What is Arthritis? Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It can affect one joint or multiple joints. There are more than 100 different types …

What is Jaundice? “Jaundice” is the medical term that describes yellowing of the skin and eyes. Jaundice itself is not a disease, but it is …

What is Chronic Gastritis? Gastritis is when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed or swollen. This usually happens after the stomach lining has been …