Itchy Skin
Red, itchy skin is a symptom of more than one health condition. These symptoms can indicate a host of skin…
Pericarditis
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the thin, two-layered, fluid-filled sac that covers the outer surface of our heart.…
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder also called proteinuria or albuminuria. Nephrotic syndrome is usually caused by damage to the…
Stretch Marks
Stretch marks or scar-like lines, also called striae, often appear following pregnancy, puberty, and fluctuations in weight. They appear when…
Night Sweats
Night sweats are drenching sweats that are intense enough to soak through your clothes and bedding and disturb your sleep,…
Bubonic Plague
Bubonic plague is an infection spread mostly to humans by infected fleas that travel on rodents. Called the Black Death,…
Heatstroke
Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition that happens when our body temperature rises above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius). It’s…
Spider Bites
Spider bite – a mysterious bump on your skin came from an eight-legged creature. Spider bite is fairly rare but…
Bad Body Odor
Everyone has an occasional case of bad body odor or foul-smelling breath. It’s embarrassing but easily cured by a quick…