Diseases & Diagnosis

Details Descriptions About :: Allergic Rhinitis  Allergic rhinitis is a reaction to airborne (inhaled) allergens. Depending on the allergen, the resulting rhinitis and conjunctivitis may occur seasonally (hay fever) or year-round (perennial allergic rhinitis). Allergic rhinitis is the most common atopic allergic reaction, affecting over 20 million U.S. residents. Age Alert Allergic...

Details Descriptions About :: Depression  Depression is a chronic and recurrent mood disorder. Although many people may feel depressed at one time or another, clinical depression is defined when the symptoms interfere with everyday life for an extended period. It affects 3% to 5% of the general population, but it’s reported to...

Details Descriptions About :: Inguinal Hernia  A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ protrudes through an abnormal opening in the wall of the cavity that surrounds it. Most hernias occur in the abdominal cavity. Although many kinds of abdominal hernias are possible, inguinal hernias (also called ruptures) are most common....

Details Descriptions About :: Epilepsy  Epilepsy is a condition of the brain characterized by susceptibility to recurrent seizures—paroxysmal events associated with abnormal electrical discharges of neurons in the brain. Generalized seizures originate from multiple areas of the brain simultaneously. Partial seizures originate from a single focus but can spread or be generalized....

Details Descriptions About :: Colonic Polyps  A polyp is a small tumorlike growth that projects from a mucous membrane surface. Types of polyps include common polypoid adenomas, villous adenomas, hereditary polyposis, focal polypoid hyperplasia, and juvenile polyps (hamartomas). Most rectal polyps are benign; however, villous and hereditary polyps tend to become malignant....

Details Descriptions About :: Coronary Artery Disease  Coronary artery disease (CAD) results from the narrowing of the coronary arteries over time because of atherosclerosis. The primary effect of CAD is a diminished supply of oxygen and nutrients to myocardial tissue because of decreased blood flow. Age Alert The lifetime risk of CAD...

Details Descriptions About :: Ovarian Cysts  Ovarian cysts are usually benign sacs that contain fluid or semisolid material. Although these cysts are usually small and produce no symptoms, they may require thorough investigation as possible sites of malignant change. Cysts may be single or multiple (polycystic ovarian disease). Most ovarian cysts are...

Details Descriptions About :: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus  Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that affects the connective tissues. SLE is characterized by recurring remissions and exacerbations, which are especially common during the spring and summer. It strikes women 8 times as often as it does men, increasing to...

Details Descriptions About :: Gastritis  Gastritis, an inflammation of the gastric mucosa, may be acute or chronic. Acute gastritis produces mucosal reddening, edema, hemorrhage, and erosion; this benign, self-limiting disease is usually a response to local irritants. Chronic gastritis is common among elderly persons and those with pernicious anemia. It’s characterized by...

Details Descriptions About :: Osteomyelitis  Osteomyelitis is a bone infection characterized by progressive inflammatory destruction after formation of new bone. It may be chronic or acute. It commonly results from a combination of local trauma—usually trivial but causing a hematoma—and an acute infection originating elsewhere in the body. Although osteomyelitis usually remains...