Diseases and Conditions

What is pyloric stenosis? Pyloric stenosis is a medical condition. It is a narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine. That space is called the pylorus. It often occurs in babies younger than 6 months. It is more common in

Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of transient synovitis of the hip, a condition that causes sudden hip…

Learn about the causes of and ways to deal with sleepwalking.

PMDD is a severe form of a common problem called premenstrual syndrome, or PMS.

Information for parents about vomiting and diarrhea in children from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Learn about sexually transmitted infections and how you can prevent them.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of sexual dysfunction disorders.

Work can be a dangerous place if you are exposed to hazardous toxins. Certain substances put you at risk for…

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are serious conditions. Learn the warning signs of these heat-related illnesses, as well as how to…

Lymphedema is a condition often caused by cancer treatment or surgery. It results in swelling of the lymph nodes located…

What is dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for pain that women have before or during menses (known as their period). It usually is not serious. Symptoms of dysmenorrhea Menstrual cramps can feel like a dull ache or a shooting pain. They most often

Toxic shock syndrome is a serious, sometimes life-threatening staph infection caused by bacteria that multiplies quickly and leads to organ…

Small vessel disease is a narrowing in the tiny arteries in your heart. It also is called coronary microvascular disease…

What is Fragile X syndrome? Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder. It is most often passed on from a parent to a child at the time the child is conceived. The disorder causes intellectual and developmental disabilities. This means it affects a person

Learn about the symptoms of and treatments for colds and the flu.

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is marked by pain and discomfort in the mouth, lips, and/or tongue. Find treatment and tips…

Hives (urticaria) are bumps or patches on the surface of your skin. They can be red, itchy, and swollen and…

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It once was a common childhood disease until a vaccine…

Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and complications of urinary tract infections (sometimes called UTIs or bladder…

Learn about the causes of and treatment options for seborrheic dermatitis.