Symptoms and Causes

Overview Sweating is your body’s natural way of staying cool and responding to stress. It happens when sweat glands release fluid onto your skin, which then…

Overview Hepatopulmonary syndrome occurs when blood vessels in the lungs expand and multiply in people with advanced liver disease. This condition changes how oxygen moves from…

What Is Knee Bursitis? Knee bursitis happens when small fluid-filled sacs around the knee joint become inflamed. These sacs, called bursae, work to cushion and reduce…

Overview Klinefelter syndrome occurs when someone assigned male at birth has an extra X chromosome (XXY) instead of the typical XY pattern. This genetic condition develops…

Overview Compulsive sexual behavior refers to uncontrollable sexual urges, fantasies, or actions that cause significant distress and disruption to daily life. This condition, sometimes labeled as…

Basal cell carcinoma typically develops on sun-exposed skin areas, particularly the face, in people with lighter skin tones. It usually appears as a small bump that…

Overview Pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed. The pancreas, found behind the stomach, plays key roles in digestion and blood sugar control. There…

Overview Keratosis pilaris is a harmless skin condition that creates dry patches and small bumps on the skin. These bumps commonly appear on the upper arms,…

Overview Dehydration happens when your body loses more fluid than it takes in. Without enough water, your body can’t work properly. This condition can affect anyone,…

What is a Brain Aneurysm A brain aneurysm is a bulge that forms in a blood vessel in the brain. This bulge happens when a weak…