Health Conditions

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, is used to refer to vascular structures in the anal canal. There are veins present in the anus or...

Overview and Facts Aarskog Syndrome, also known as Aarskog—Scott syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of body parts. Generally, this condition...

Acne is a common problem affecting millions around the world. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), it is also the most common...

Overview and Facts Puberty is phase of life during which, a person attains sexual maturity accompanied by numerous physical changes. It affects both men and...

Overview and Facts Addison's disease, sometimes called hypoadrenalism or adrenal insufficiency, is a rare disease caused by the imbalance of hormones of adrenal gland. Adrenal...

Fibrous Dysplasia (FD) is a disorder of the skeletal system in which the cells that form bones do not mature and produce more of...

Overview and Facts Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition of the retina of the eye. It occurs due to damage caused to macula –...

Overview and Facts Constipation is a condition in which a person faces difficulty to empty his bowels. The stool is usually hard and dry, and...

Overview and Facts Aneurysm is a condition of arteries - blood vessels carrying oxygen-rich blood to body tissues from the heart – in which its...

Overview and Facts The term arrhythmia is associated with any deviation from the actual sequence of electrical impulses generated by the heart’s electrical conduction system....

Overview and facts: Rickets is a medical condition, which affects bones. It usually occurs during the childhood and makes the bones fragile. Although rickets may...

Overview and Facts Restless leg syndrome (RLS), also called Willis-Ekbom disease, is a neurological sensory disorder associated with the nervous system of a person. It...

Overview and Facts Celiac disease is a condition of the immune system in which consumption of gluten – a protein found in cereal grains like...

Overview and Facts Nystagmus is a condition related to the eye in which there is rapid, uncontrolled and repetitive movement. The movement can be slow...