Mitral Valve Stenosis
Mitral valve stenosis or mitral stenosis is a narrowing of the heart’s mitral valve. Mitral valve is the only valve…
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), discovered in 1956, is capable of causing a broad spectrum of illnesses. People develop antibodies…
Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness is a painful symptom that many people may experience at some point during their lives. This symptom can…
Rheumatic Fever
Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is a sequela of a previous group A streptococcal infection, usually of the upper respiratory tract…
Hemolytic Anemia
Hemolytic anemia is a blood disorder that typically happens when our red blood cells break down or die faster than…
Splenomegaly
Splenomegaly is an enlarged spleen. This can cause stomach discomfort, decreased blood flow and filtering, and anemia. The spleen is…
Steroids or Corticosteroids
Steroids or corticosteroids are a type of anti-inflammatory drug. They are typically used to treat rheumatologic diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis,…
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are abnormal growths that develop in or on a uterus. Sometimes these tumors become quite large and cause…
Leishmaniasis
Leishmaniasis is a “vector-borne” infection, meaning that an insect (Phlebotomus flies or sand fly) from another host or “reservoir” (disease…