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…
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 is a rare inherited disorder that causes the body to be unable to properly absorb and digest fats. As a result, people with abetalipoproteinemia…
An abscess is a pocket filled with pus that forms due to a bacterial infection. This pus-filled pocket can appear anywhere on the body, such…
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurological disorder that can worsen over time, leading to paralysis. Initially, ALS is characterized by muscle twitching, muscle weakness, and…
Agoraphobia or agoraphobia is an excessive fear or anxiety of a place or situation that makes…
Aphasia is a communication disorder caused by damage to the brain. It can affect the…
Aerophobia is an excessive fear of traveling by plane. Aerophobia sufferers can experience nausea, shaking,…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is a mental disorder that causes children to have…
Adenovirus is a group of viruses that cause infections in the respiratory tract, eyes, lungs,…
Adenomyosis or adenomyosis is a condition where the endometrium or the surface layer of the…
Actinic keratosis is a rough, thickened, and scaly skin condition due to exposure to sunlight for a long time. Actinic keratosis, also known…
Acrophobia is an irrational fear of heights. Acrophobia sufferers can feel anxious, trembling, dizzy, even short of breath when…
Achilles tendon rupture is the tearing of the tendon that connects the calf muscle to…
Threatened abortion is a threat of miscarriage in pregnancy before 20 weeks. This condition is…
Retinal detachment is a condition where the retina detaches from the back of the eye.…