Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition that happens when our body temperature rises above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius). It’s…

A stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident or CVA is when part of the brain loses its blood supply…

Vasculitis is a heterogeneous group of pathologies characterized by inflammation of vessels and is defined as inflammation of blood vessels.…

Short-term muscle weakness is common and can be caused by something as simple as a tough workout. However, persistent muscle…

SIBO stands for “small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.” It’s normal and healthy to have bacteria living in small intestine, but too many…

Rabies is a virus that attacks the central nervous system. It’s found only in mammals. The rabies virus causes the…

A mouth ulcer (aphtha), or sometimes called a canker sore or salt blister, is an ulcer that occurs on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity. Mouth ulcers are painful…

A cataract is a dense, cloudy area that forms in the lens of our eye. It develops slowly and eventually…

Shingles in the eye is called ophthalmic herpes zoster or herpes zoster ophthalmicus. It can cause scarring, vision loss, and…

Angioedema is defined as ” subcutaneous tissues and/or submucosal tissues circumscribed non-pitting edema affecting lips, face, neck, and extremities oral…