Disease
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ARDS or acute respiratory distress syndrome is a severe respiratory disorder caused by fluid buildup in the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs. ARDS is…
Abetalipoproteinemia
Abetalipoproteinemia is a rare inherited disorder that causes the body to be unable to properly absorb and digest fats. As a result, people with abetalipoproteinemia…
Peritonsillar Abscess
A peritonsillar abscess is a pus-filled sac that forms at the base of the throat, precisely near the tonsils. The most common cause of peritonsillar…
Amaurosis Fugax
Amaurosis fugax is a condition of sudden, temporary blindness in one or both eyes. Amaurosis fugax is often an early sign of a stroke. The…
Acrophobia
Acrophobia is an irrational fear of heights. Acrophobia sufferers can feel anxious, trembling, dizzy, even short of breath when they are in high places. If left untreated, acrophobia can interfere with…
Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is a condition when a woman does not menstruate on her usual schedule. A…
Ameloblastoma
Ameloblastoma is a tumor that originates from the cells that form the protective layer of teeth (enamel). Although basically benign, this…
Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness is a group of symptoms that appear when a person climbs too quickly to…
Hemorrhoid
Hemorrhoids or piles are swelling or inflammation of the blood vessels at the end of…
Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is baldness or hair loss caused by an autoimmune disease. In alopecia areata,…
Alkaptonuria
Alkaptonuria is a genetic disorder that causes urine and some parts of the skin to…
Alexithymia
Alexithymia is a term for people who are unable to recognize, feel, and express their…
Actinomycosis
Actinomycosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Actinomyces . Actinomycosis or actinomycosis generally attacks the face and…
Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a disease that appears when the adult body has an excess of growth hormone.…
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that turns darker, thicker, and velvety in texture. Acanthosis…
Agranulocytosis
Agranulocytosis is a condition in which the bone marrow produces too few granulocytes, a type…